Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc: Pilots and passengers in peril
Passengers on a Japanese aircraft experienced moments of horror. The plane, approaching for landing, was dangerously swaying while battling strong gusts of wind. "I don't even want to imagine what the passengers felt," commented internet users.
The tropical storm Shanshan took its toll on pilots landing at Fukuoka Airport in Japan. Numerous recordings showing aeroplanes grappling with strong wind gusts have surfaced on social media. One video, in particular, has evoked powerful emotions among internet users. The brief and terrifying footage shows an aeroplane swaying as it struggles to maintain its course towards the airport.
Comments under the video vividly illustrate how frightening the recording is. Many internet users admitted they don't even want to imagine passengers' emotions. Another person commenting on the video said it "changed her mind about travelling". "Oh my God," wrote one of the internet users briefly.
A female internet user who experienced something similar also commented on the video. She admitted that the worst moment was when the aeroplane suddenly ascended sharply. "That ascent would have scared me," wrote another commenter, referring to the manoeuvre visible in the video.
There were also people congratulating the pilot on a "job well done".
The strongest typhoon to hit Japan
Typhoon Shanshan, whose strength can be seen in the recording of the aeroplane attempting to land at Fukuoka Airport, contributed to the deaths of at least 6 people and injured 120 others. According to AFP, it was one of the most powerful typhoons to hit Japan in recent decades.
After passing over Kyushu, Typhoon Shanshan became a tropical storm. Although its strength weakened, it still caused destruction, leading to floods and landslides. Japanese authorities emphasise that although the wind weakened from 250 km/h to 90 km/h, its strength is still significant and poses a real threat.
The problem arose not only in air traffic but also in rail transport. In the city of Nagoya in the southern part of the island of Honshu, high-speed Shinkansen train services were suspended. Meteorologists indicate that although Shanshan will weaken a bit now, heavy rainfalls will still burden the residents.
