Plane violently sways side to side as it struggles to land at Buenos Aires airport
A passenger plane struggled to land at Jorge Newbery Airpark in Buenos Aires, Argentina, swaying violently due to strong crosswinds. The Airbus A320neo aborted its landing and performed a go-around before safely landing on a second attempt. No injuries were reported, according to Brazilian outlet Globo.
- ▪The incident occurred amid 25-mph gusts and crosswinds at the Buenos Aires airport.
- ▪Dramatic video footage captured the aircraft's back wheels touching the tarmac before it swayed violently.
- ▪The LATAM-operated plane successfully landed during a subsequent attempt with no reported injuries.
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World News Plane violently sways side to side as it struggles to land at Buenos Aires airport By Chris Bradford Published May 5, 2026, 12:36 p.m. ET Dramatic video shows a passenger plane violently swaying as it struggles to land — forcing it to take off again to avoid crashing. Footage shows the jet swaying from side to side moments before touching down at Jorge Newbery Airpark in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday, as pilots battled 25-mph gusts and crosswinds. The plane performed a go-around after aborting its landing. @michelinvernoz/Newsflash/NX The Airbus A320neo’s back wheels touch the tarmac — just for it to sway violently as the pilots try to straighten it out.
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