Wild footage shows Embraer E190 having to abort landing because the stormy winds are too strong
Published on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Mar 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This extraordinary footage shows an Embraer E190 being forced to abort a landing after stormy winds proved to be too much.
As Storm Ciara wreaked havoc across the UK in 2020, planes were left in a tricky situation.
At Birmingham Airport, this E190 had a turbulent time coming in to land.
If you’re scared of flying, watching this video before boarding a flight might not be advisable.
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When this Embraer E190 came in to land, it wasn’t going to be easy
When Storm Ciara made landfall in the UK back in February 2020, it wreaked havoc.
Planes flying in and out of the UK had a tough job ahead of them.
One Boeing 777 pilot managed to pull off an impressive cross-wind landing, which most certainly tested the nerves of the passengers onboard.
But not all planes made it to the ground during this wild weather.
In a video shared by aviation YouTube channel Topfelya, an Embraer E190 was shown aborting its landing at Birmingham Airport.
It makes for captivating viewing to see this plane weaving from side to side as it struggles to make contact with the ground.
The wind’s ferocity proved to be too much, and the pilot ultimately gave up on the landing and headed back up into the sky.
As it lifted from the ground, the wings could be seen to shake slightly.
It looked like a nerve-wracking experience for all involved.
Landing videos are often demonstrations of skill on the pilot’s part
To fly a plane is to do the unthinkable in the minds of many people.
But yet, it’s another day at the office for pilots all around the world.
Whether it’s taking off in an Airbus A380 or landing a Boeing 737 at the world’s most difficult airport, these aviation clips make for electrifying viewing.
And landing in zero visibility conditions? Just part of the job description for this Boeing 737 pilot.
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Following stints at LadBible, The Sun, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, Ben joined the team full-time in February 2025. In his role as Senior Content Writer, his sparkling copy, the ability to sniff out a good story at 100 paces, and a GSOH quickly led to him becoming an integral and invaluable member of the writing staff.
