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 from Tokyo experienced a challenging landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport due to a stiff crosswind and possible wind shear.
- During the landing, the windward wing dipped sharply, planting the right main gear, and the plane rocked significantly.
- Despite the difficult conditions and the aircraft's severe rocking, the crew successfully wrestled the plane down to a safe runout.
- The incident left a lasting and negative impression on everyone aboard the flight.
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