Nail-biting moment plane MISSES the runway as it comes in to land after getting caught in strong crosswind

THIS is the nail-biting moment a plane missed the runway after getting caught in a strong crosswind.

The nerve-shredding video depicts an Airbus A321 as it comes in to land at Birmingham Airport, before the pilot is forced to pull up, circle the runway and make a second attempt to land.

The clip, filmed by YouTuber Flug Snug, shows the underside of the plane as it comes in to land.

As it descends, the plane can be seen swaying dangerously in the wind.

As it gets closer to the runway, it becomes clear the aircraft is not lined up for a straight landing.

At this point, the pilot desperately pulls the plane back, hovering over the runway for a few moments before ascending to try again.

After circling the airspace directly above the airport, the pilot attempts the landing again, this time heading towards the runway straight-on.

Despite this, the windy conditions meant the pilot and passengers on board still experienced a bumpy landing.

Sharing the video online, Flug Snug wrote: “When conditions are less than ideal, the particular distribution of buildings and earth mounds etc. around BHX [Birmingham Airport] usually claims the odd victim, as the unpredictable wind currents and eddies suddenly catch the unfortunate plane.”

“Here, an Airbus A321 is forced to go around on first landing attempt, then is successful on second attempt - but not without a further nudge from the atmosphere.”

Crosswind landings must be performed when the direction of wind is perpendicular to the runway's centre line.

In such instances, the aircraft is forced to drift laterally as it comes into the airport in order to compensate for whichever direction it is being pulled in.

If planes fail to land in a crosswind safely, the aircraft’s wing could hit the runway.

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