Some flying moments are memorable for the wrong reasons, and it’s fair to say everyone aboard an Air Canada flight landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport from Tokyo on Monday was left with a lasting impression of their arrival. The Boeing 777 was landing in a stiff crosswind (17 G 26) and might have encountered wind shear as the windward wing suddenly dipped sharply, planting the right main gear firmly on the runway. The plane then rocked left as the crew wrestled it down to a safe runout.
Rocky Landing
Key Takeaways:
- An Air Canada Boeing 777 experienced a dramatic and memorable landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport from Tokyo.
- The challenging landing was complicated by a stiff crosswind and potential wind shear.
- During the approach, the aircraft's right wing suddenly dipped, planting the right main gear firmly on the runway before the crew safely brought the plane under control.
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