Airplanes

Pilot performs miraculous go-around at airport where there's a 527m runway and a sheer drop

Published on Sep 06, 2025 at 7:03 PM (UTC-4)
by Jack Marsh

Last updated on Sep 06, 2025 at 7:03 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

Pilot performs miraculous go-around at airport where there's a 527m runway and a sheer drop
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Facing down the barrel of a steep 527m runway at the Himalayas airport, this pilot performed a miraculous maneuver to get their plane down safely.

The Himalayas airport in Lukla is one of the most challenging landing spots in the world.

Just as this pilot found out. They acted quickly to do a full 360-degree bailout, circling terrifyingly low over a nearby village.

Watch above as the pilot pulls out of this landing at the last minute and saves the plane from hitting the rock wall at the other end of the strip.

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After beginning his career writing about all things gaming, Jack joined the Supercar Blondie team in November 2024 as a Content Writer. Since joining SB Media, in addition to a love for covering emerging tech, he has developed an admiration for vintage restorations, particularly old American brands like Dodge and Ford.