Janice R. Andrews
A Lufthansa Airline Boeing 747-8 was forced to abort its landing at LAX Airport earlier today, as seen on live video. Kevin Ray, known for live-streaming plane landings and takeoffs to his almost 800,000 YouTube fans, was present to witness the tense episode.
As the large aircraft attempted to touch down, it struck the runway with force, causing it to bounce until the pilot took the split-second choice to abort the landing and return to the sky.
Ray’s stunned reaction echoed the thoughts of viewers worldwide, as he screamed, “Whoa! Whoa!” We’ll be given another chance. “Holy moly!”
Despite the show, aviation experts told passengers and crew that while the landing appeared harsh, it posed no immediate threat to their safety.
Retired pilot Barry Schiff stated, “It was a terrible landing, a real clunker, but there’s nothing dangerous about it because those airplanes are built to take it.”
Captain Laura Einsetler, who operates comparable wide-body planes at LAX, speculated that the speed and altitude of the approach may have led to the necessity for the go-around.
“This is all part of the skill set that pilots are trained for,” Einsetler stated. “Landing rejections and go-arounds are routine procedures designed to ensure safety.”
Despite the initial strain, the airplane eventually landed successfully, albeit with a lasting impression on Raymond.
“I’ll probably never see something like that again, which is good,” he said.
The incident serves as a reminder of the accuracy and competence required in aviation, as pilots are educated to handle even the most difficult situations with confidence and skill.
