Malaysia Airlines pilots praised on social media after difficult UK landing
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Malaysia Airlines pilots were seen performing a “crabbing” technique before safely landing the aircraft.
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PETALING JAYA - The pilots of a Malaysia Airlines flight have earned praise from social media users for their handling of a challenging final approach into London’s Heathrow Airport during a storm hitting Britain.
These responses and reactions came after a clip from the aviation spotter channel Big Jet TV was shared on the True Malaysia Airlines Fans Facebook group.
The video shows a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350-900 maintaining a steady cruise while battling turbulence caused by strong crosswinds from Storm Darragh.
Social media users who commented on the post were full of praise for the pilots, with many posting applause and thumbs-up emojis.
In the video, the Malaysia Airlines pilots can be seen performing a “crabbing” technique before safely landing the aircraft, leaving the spotter who filmed the video exclaiming in awe and delight.
Pilots use the crabbing technique in crosswind conditions by manoeuvring an aircraft into a diagonal position, pointing its nose against the wind while continuing to cruise towards the runway.
It is not the first time Malaysia Airlines pilots have displayed impressive landing skills, as there have been similar videos showing them overcoming adverse weather in such situations in the past. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
