A terrifying plane landing that left all passengers anxious took place at Madeira airport, after a “battle” with strong winds. The frightening landing was captured on camera, with the video going viral online.
Specifically, the video shows the Marabu Airlines A320 aircraft approaching the runway and swaying from side to side, before the turbulent landing that appears to cause the plane to bounce at Madeira international airport.
Madeira landing: What social media users are saying
“This is crazy. I already have a lump in my throat just from watching it”, commented one internet user on the video posted on social media, according to the Mirror.
Another wrote: “Landing in Madeira must have been one of the worst moments of my life. This airport is terrifying. I could feel the plane moving constantly and the landing was so bad, my God”. “I understand why people say it’s one of the most dangerous airports, because it’s true”, they added.
Meanwhile, a local added: “Imagine how we who live in Madeira feel when we have to travel. We pray every time that everything goes well”.
Madeira airport
Madeira airport is considered one of the most unusual and dangerous airports in the world due to its location and runway construction. In 2004 it received the Outstanding Structure Award for bridge and structural engineering from the International Association.
It should be noted that, according to the “History Channel: Most Extreme Airports” it has been ranked as the ninth most dangerous airport in the world and the third most dangerous in Europe, with pilots required to undergo additional training to land at this specific airport.
