"I Thought I Was Going to Die, but a Korean Saved Us"... Japanese Airport Scare Draws High Praise

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 quickly made a skilled decision to execute a “go-around” (an aborted landing where the aircraft ascends again), successfully averting a crisis. Japanese social media users who captured the scene praised the pilot’s actions.

Recently, on social networking services (SNS) such as X, a video of Korean Air flight KE707’s landing, recorded on the 4th, has been widely shared among Japanese users. On that day, the passenger plane departed from Incheon International Airport and arrived at Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan.

The footage was reportedly captured by the Japanese aviation-focused YouTube channel “Narisora.” In the video, the aircraft is seen shaking as it encounters strong winds right before reaching the runway. The pilot abandoned the landing and immediately performed a go-around. Even as the plane left the runway and ascended into the sky, it continued to shake for a while.

Japanese users claiming to have been on board at the time shared their experiences. One user said, “I thought everything was already over,” adding, “I felt a level of turbulence I had never experienced before and worried the plane might tip over. I didn’t feel alive until the landing was complete.”

However, the user explained, “The moment the plane landed, applause broke out in the cabin.” Another user who also identified as a passenger said, “Thanks to the pilot, I felt safe.”

Praise for the calm response of the Korean pilot also continued. One user commented, “We avoided a crisis thanks to the captain’s quick judgment in a split second. A go-around is the best service a pilot can provide to passengers.” Another user added, “I’ve heard that Korean airline pilots are highly competent.”