Pilot makes one of the hardest landings of all time look easy by landing Airbus A380 nearly sideways during a storm
Published on Oct 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Oct 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
There’s nothing as impressive as this pilot, who managed to make one of the hardest landings of all time look easy when he landed an Airbus A380 nearly sideways during a storm.
The video captures a textbook ‘crab’ technique, which is nose into the wind while the plane remains aligned with the runway center-line despite sideways force.
It all went down during Storm Dennis in February 2020, when winds were hammering airplanes right across the UK.
Check out this wild reminder above of why pilots train for the unexpected and why the A380 remains a beast under pressure.
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Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
