“Watch Typhoon Shanshan Force Plane Off Course in Amazing Video”

Typhoon Shanshan recently made headlines as it wreaked havoc in Japan, particularly affecting air travel at Fukuoka Airport. As it approached the airport, strong winds forced an airplane to abort its landing, a dramatic moment captured on video.

This marks Shanshan as the tenth typhoon of the season, making landfall on Kyushu, which is Japan’s third-largest island. The storm has already claimed at least three lives and triggered a devastating landslide in Gamagori, as reported by the Associated Press here. With sustained winds reaching up to 50 mph, the typhoon continues to head toward Shikoku while heavy rains persist.

On Thursday, chaos ensued at Fukuoka Airport as a plane attempted to land amidst these fierce winds. ABC News shared a gripping video showing the aircraft swaying side to side before it had to climb back up due to the adverse conditions.

In their tweet, ABC News stated, “Terrifying footage captured a plane wobbling from side to side as it struggled with strong winds before aborting its landing at Fukuoka Airport. Tropical storm Shanshan made landfall Thursday morning as a powerful typhoon.” You can check out their post here.

One account, Volcaholic, echoed the sentiments of many viewers with a comical yet anxious reaction: “Hell no no no no no and NO! Plane aborts [landing] at Fukuoka Airport due to strong winds from typhoon Shanshan,” sharing the gripping footage.

The video of the aircraft’s struggle has already garnered over 36,000 views. At one point, winds associated with Typhoon Shanshan were clocked at a staggering 130 mph. Fortunately, meteorologists predict it will continue to weaken as it advances. However, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) had issued several serious warnings, advising residents of risks including landslides and extreme rainfall, particularly in the Kagoshima area, where they cautioned about potential house destruction from the storm.