Ferocious wind gusts of 44 mph kept an Air France flight from landing, forcing the jet to turn sideways and stay airborne feet
above the ground.
Videographer Jeremy Jones captured the moment as the pilot quickly changed course and took to the skies once more.
The true skills of many professionals only come out in difficult circumstances.
The pilots were prepared. They did their job very well. This was a routine "crosswind landing with go-around."
The plane successfully landed 15 minutes later, in its second attempt.
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