An Air Busan passenger flight en route from Busan to Taipei encountered strong crosswinds while attempting to land at Taoyuan International Airport, leading to two aborted landing attempts. The aircraft subsequently diverted to Kaohsiung Airport.
According to local media reports, Air Busan flight BX791 departed Gimhae International Airport in Busan on May 16, intending to land at Taoyuan International Airport. However, during the landing approach, the aircraft experienced significant turbulence due to strong winds and was unable to complete the landing.
Footage released by local media showed the plane descending close to the runway, followed by a puff of white smoke before it ascended again. Some reports suggested that the tail of the aircraft may have brushed the runway, but there has been no official confirmation regarding any contact or damage to the aircraft.
After two unsuccessful landing attempts, flight BX791 abandoned its landing at Taoyuan and redirected to Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport, where it landed safely.
At the time, strong winds were reported in northern Taiwan. Hwa Shi News noted that gusty winds were observed in the Taoyuan area on the evening of May 16. A current pilot explained on local broadcasts that if landing is deemed difficult, it is standard safety procedure to either ascend again or divert to another airport.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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