{"id":163127,"date":"2026-11-02T08:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=163127"},"modified":"2026-11-02T04:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T22:32:53","slug":"singapore-airlines-pilots-dramatic-perth-landing-goes-viral-after-go-around-in-strong-winds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/singapore-airlines-pilots-dramatic-perth-landing-goes-viral-after-go-around-in-strong-winds\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Airlines Pilots&#8217; Dramatic Perth Landing Goes Viral After Go-Around in Strong Winds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>SINGAPORE-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/singapore-airlines\/\">Singapore Airlines (SQ)<\/a>, Singapore&#8217;s national carrier, has received widespread praise after its pilots safely landed an <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=A350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus A350-900<\/a> at Perth Airport (PER) despite strong winds on October 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flight SQ213, operating from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Perth, encountered challenging wind conditions during its landing approach. The pilots abandoned the initial attempt, performed a go-around, and landed the aircraft successfully at 12.30 PM local time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Singapore Airlines A350\" class=\"wp-image-135313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avp1kgoa.webp 1575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-singapore-airlines-pilots-handle-challenging-landing\">Singapore Airlines Pilots Handle Challenging Landing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos shared on Facebook by user Chris Perry on October 31 showed the Singapore Airlines aircraft approaching the runway at Perth Airport before tilting noticeably to its right. The aircraft&#8217;s right wing came close to the ground as it descended towards the runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilots discontinued the landing attempt and took the aircraft back into the air. They subsequently made another approach, during which the aircraft completed an uneventful landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry later uploaded a second video showing the successful landing. He also claimed that his sister was travelling on the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1676353010749652%2F&#038;show_text=true&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"445\" height=\"886\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The first video attracted considerable attention on social media. As of 11 PM on November 1, it had received more than 7,200 likes and over 1,800 comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1142794901933626%2F&#038;show_text=true&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"445\" height=\"886\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Several social media users praised the Singapore Airlines pilots for their handling of the challenging landing approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenter Sampath Gur acknowledged that the incident must have been &#8220;pretty frightening for many on board&#8221;. He also praised the airline for its reputation for selecting and training highly capable pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another commenter, Yolanda Malojer, highlighted the aircraft&#8217;s close proximity to the ground and described the pilot&#8217;s response as calm and skilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her comment read: &#8220;Inches away from death, literally. That was a very calm and skilled pilot.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reactions reflected public appreciation for the pilots&#8217; decision to discontinue the initial approach rather than continue with a difficult landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Singapore Airlines A350\" class=\"wp-image-73568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore-Airlines-A350.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-singapore-airlines-confirms-go-around-during-flight-sq213\">Singapore Airlines Confirms Go-Around During Flight SQ213<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/sia-pilots-win-praise-online-for-safe-landing-in-perth-amid-strong-winds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Straits Times<\/a> reported that a Singapore Airlines spokesperson confirmed on November 1 that flight SQ213 had experienced strong winds while approaching Perth International Airport on October 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As a result, the pilots decided to conduct a go-around,&#8221; the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline did not identify the pilots involved in the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the spokesperson, the aircraft was an Airbus A350-900. It landed safely at 12.30 PM local time and subsequently taxied to the airport gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline also reiterated its commitment to passenger and crew safety, stating: &#8220;The safety of our customers and crew is SIA&#8217;s top priority.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Singapore Airlines A350\" class=\"wp-image-62836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5t873p77.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Robin HARDY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-go-around-in-aviation\">What Is a Go-Around in Aviation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A go-around is a standard aviation manoeuvre in which pilots discontinue a landing approach and return the aircraft to a suitable altitude and configuration to attempt another landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), pilots can perform a go-around at their discretion or following a request from an air traffic controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manoeuvre allows pilots to discontinue an approach when conditions do not support a safe landing. They can then reposition the aircraft and prepare for another approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of flight SQ213, the pilots decided to conduct a go-around after encountering strong winds during the approach to Perth Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015-50x38.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1024px-Perth_Intl_front_side_on_2015-450x338.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perth Airport; Photo- Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-perth-airport-records-strong-winds-during-landing\">Perth Airport Records Strong Winds During Landing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Weather data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology showed that wind speeds at Perth Airport reached 32 km\/h at 12.30 PM on October 31, with gusts reaching 43 km\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These measurements provide additional context for the challenging conditions captured in the landing footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the strong winds and the difficult initial approach, the Singapore Airlines pilots completed the subsequent landing safely. The Airbus A350-900 reached the airport gate without any reported landing-related incident in the airline&#8217;s statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident highlights the role of go-around procedures in commercial aviation and the importance of pilot judgement when weather conditions affect a landing approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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