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Plane struggles to land and bounces off runway at Cristiano Ronaldo Airport

Plane bounces off runway while battling strong winds at popular holiday airport
  • A Marabu Airlines A320 flight bounced off the runway while landing at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in Madeira on Monday.
  • Footage showed the aircraft violently swaying as it touched down, battling strong and unpredictable winds.
  • The airport is known for its challenging conditions, including steep cliffs and difficult wind patterns, making it one of the most demanding for pilots.
  • The incident occurred during severe weather that led to the cancellation of 49 flights, both arriving and departing, on the island.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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