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The aircraft landed successfully on its second attempt, prompting “sustained clapping from everybody on the aircraft until we got off the runway”, he said. A Jetstar spokesperson said the captain conducted a “go-around” on the aircraft’s initial approach to the airport because of “a large gust of wind”. “The flight subsequently landed normally at Wellington Airport, 10 minutes after its planned schedule.
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The captain performed a “go-around”, which occurs when an aircraft pulls out of a landing, gains altitude and circles the airport before lining up again to land. (File photo) “Our pilots are comprehensively trained to operate in these types of weather conditions, and performing go-arounds is a normal procedure that pilots may elect to use during any approach.”
Jetstar flight JQ263 from Auckland went through a very rough descent into Wellington Airport and the pilots pulled out of the landing when a strong gust of wind made it too dangerous.
The aircraft landed successfully on its second attempt, prompting “sustained clapping from everybody on the aircraft until we got off the runway”, he said. A Jetstar spokesperson said the captain conducted a “go-around” on the aircraft’s initial approach to the airport “due to a large gust of wind”. “The flight subsequently landed normally at Wellington Airport, 10 minutes after its planned schedule.
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The captain performed a “go-around”, which sees an aircraft pull out of a landing, gain altitude and circle the airport before lining up again to land. (file photo). “Our pilots are comprehensively trained to operate in these types of weather conditions, and performing go-arounds is a normal procedure that pilots may elect to use during any approach.”