Article 5VNK1 BA jet in near-miss at Heathrow after landing aborted in high winds

BA jet in near-miss at Heathrow after landing aborted in high winds

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Caroline Davies
from World news | The Guardian on (#5VNK1)

Footage shows plane almost toppling on to its side as its tail appears to make contact with the ground

A British Airways jet had a near-miss when the pilot was forced to abort a landing attempt at Heathrow airport as it was buffeted by high winds during Storm Corrie.

Footage captured by plane spotters on Monday showed the jet, which had departed from Aberdeen, sway heavily on to its left side as it approached the runway.

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