A Korean Air flight was forced to perform a dramatic go-around at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on May 10, 2026, after strong crosswinds made the landing approach unstable.
Video footage circulating widely on social media shows the aircraft, believed to be a Boeing 777, on final approach to Haneda, swaying noticeably from side to side as it was battered by powerful crosswinds. At a low altitude, the pilots executed a standard go-around procedure: they applied full thrust, climbed away safely, and retracted the landing gear.
Passengers and ground observers described the moment as “nerve-wracking,” with the plane appearing to struggle significantly before powering back up into the sky. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft is understood to have landed safely on a subsequent attempt or diverted if necessary.
