"Korean Pilot Saved Us"... High Praise for Daring Moment at Japanese Airport

Pilot Executes Go-Around Maneuver Amid Turbulence
"Felt Safe Thanks to the Pilot"—Praise Continues

A Korean Air passenger plane encountered strong winds and turbulence while attempting to land at a Japanese airport. The pilot made a swift and skilled decision to perform a go-around (an aborted landing maneuver in which the aircraft climbs away after an attempted landing), successfully averting a crisis. Japanese social media users who captured the moment showered praise on the pilot’s judgment.

Recently, on social networking services (SNS) such as X, a video of Korean Air flight KE707’s landing attempt on May 4 has been shared widely among Japanese netizens. The aircraft departed from Incheon International Airport and was arriving at Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan that day.

A Korean Air passenger plane takes off again after severe shaking of the aircraft during landing. YouTube capture

The video was reportedly filmed by the Japanese aviation-focused YouTube channel 'Narisora.' In the footage, the aircraft can be seen shaking as it encountered strong winds just before reaching the runway. The pilot abandoned the landing and immediately executed a go-around. Even as the plane ascended away from the runway, it continued to shake for some time.

Japanese netizens who said they were on board at the time also shared their reactions. One user said, "I thought it was all over," and added, "I experienced turbulence like never before and felt as though the plane might tip over. Until the landing was finally completed, I didn’t feel alive."

However, the user explained that "as soon as the plane landed, applause broke out in the cabin." Another passenger commented, "Thanks to the pilot, I felt safe."

Praise continued for the calm response of the Korean pilot. One netizen remarked, "We avoided a crisis thanks to the captain’s quick judgment in a split second," adding, "A go-around is the best service a pilot can provide for passengers." Another user mentioned, "I have heard that the capabilities of Korean airline pilots are excellent."

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