There have been a few instances of A380 landings that didn’t go as smoothly as planned, sometimes involving hard landings, go-arounds, or runway excursions. Here are a few notable examples:
- An Emirates A380 took a wrong turn on a taxiway at JFK Airport and got stuck, requiring a tug to be dispatched.
- An Emirates A380 performed a late go-around at Manchester Airport due to strong winds during landing.
- An Emirates A380 made an emergency landing at JFK on three engines after one engine shut down during the flight.
- During a landing in Singapore, an Emirates A380 veered off the runway, causing its main landing gear wheels to hit and break three runway edge lights.
- An Airbus A380 landed sideways in a crosswind at London Heathrow during a storm in 2020.
While these incidents highlight potential challenges during landing, it’s important to remember that A380s have an excellent safety record overall, and many factors contribute to a safe landing, including pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and weather conditions.
