Plane forced to abort landing at last minute due to strong winds

Numerous flights were diverted at Manchester Airport, in the U.K., on December 21 due to strong winds from Storm Pia.

Video captured by Simon Whittaker shows a plane coming in for landings but ultimately aborting and ascending.

A yellow wind warning, with some areas experiencing a maximum wind speed of 185 km/h, was issued by weather officials.

At least 11 flights were diverted from the Manchester Airport, according to reports. #shorts

Credit: Simon Whittaker via Storyful

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