Strong crosswinds led to a dramatic moment for a Qatar Airways flight landing in Atlanta on Sunday.
Video shows Qatar Airways flight QR755 appearing to come very close to a tailstrike while landing at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as the pilot manoeuvred due to high winds.
“We are aware of a video showing a Qatar Airways aircraft conducting a go-around at Atlanta International Airport on 14 December 2025 due to strong crosswinds at the time of landing,” a statement from Qatar Airways said.
“Go-arounds are a standard safety procedure in commercial aviation to ensure the highest safety margins for passengers and crew." The statement said passenger safety was the highest priority for the airline.
Although the effect of strong crosswinds on planes can appear frightening to those observing landings, many pilots routinely deal with the less-than-ideal landing conditions.
This video, viewed more than 780,000 times on X and recorded by aviation aficionado Kyle Franklin, however, elicited strong reactions.
“Whoa, did you see that?” exclaimed a person heard just off camera as the plane appeared to come close to touching the ground.
A representative for the US Federal Aviation Administration told The National it did not have any report related to the incident.
QR755 is a non-stop flight from Doha to Atlanta.
