Wild video shows pilot having to abort landing as 55mph winds cause plane to almost levitate
Published on Jan 09, 2026 at 6:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Jan 09, 2026 at 9:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This absolutely wild video shows a pilot having to abort a landing.
The viral clip in question comes to us from the social media platform Reddit.
It shows an aircraft attempting a landing at Turkey’s Istanbul Airport – in the midst of 55mph winds.
But the pilot was forced to quickly abort the landing because the winds were simply too dangerous.
And the end result – which you can see above – is that the plane looks as though it’s levitating.
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Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
