After TWO failed landing attempts, this happened – Four Minutes of Flight #11

Welcome to Four Minutes of Flight — our weekly aviation highlights series! Every episode features the most compelling moments from flght’s Manchester Airport live streams — and this week, a single aircraft tells a complete operational story. – An AirBaltic Airbus A220 lines up for a second landing attempt after already going around in severe crosswinds – Gusting winds up to 58mph and a yellow storm warning in place – Why crosswind limits are hard safety margins — not performance targets – A breakdown of stabilised approach criteria and why an unstable approach demands a go-around – The first abandoned landing attempt — power applied, climb established, professionalism on display – Fuel planning, alternates and the operational reality of multiple approaches in worsening weather – A second approach in testing conditions… – The unexpected decision the pilots make! – and the consequences of their decision If you enjoy live aviation, real-time ATC moments, engine power, big jets and dramatic weather — you’ll love this series. ⏱ New episodes every Wednesday at 5:00 PM UK Time 🎥 Live streams every Monday & Thursday evening, plus Saturday morning 🔔 Subscribe to never miss the next big moment! ⸻ Timestamps 00:00 - Air Baltic A220 plane can’t land in stormy conditions 00:12 - Welcome to Four Minutes of Flight 00:19 - Gusts exceed 50mph pushing operational crosswind limits 01:12 - Plane’s first attempt to land 01:58 - The situation escalates 02:43 - Plane lines up for it's second attempt 03:15 - A crucial decision has to be made 03:45 - The knock-on consequences 04:18 - HYPE and like the flght! ⸻ About flght We stream aviation from Manchester Airport in all weather — storms, low-visibility ops, crosswinds, early mornings and nighttime departures. #CrosswindLanding #UnstableApproach #AviationSafety #GoAround #StormLanding #AircraftDiversion #FourMinutesOfFlight #flght #aviation #planespotting #aviationlovers #avgeek #aviationdaily #landing #manchesterairport © 2023–2026 flght LTD. All rights reserved.