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 flight experienced a challenging landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport due to strong crosswinds and potential wind shear.
- During the landing, the aircraft's windward wing sharply dipped, causing the right main landing gear to make initial contact with the runway.
- The plane then rocked significantly as the crew worked to safely bring the Boeing 777 to a complete stop.
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