“Control Tower to Lufthansa flight, you’re cleared to land”..
how about that one? it could have been an unforeseen gust or it could have been steady. In any event, someone in the control tower needs a stern talking to..
I’d like to know how fast the crosswind was blowing. the article I read this morning said “gale-force” winds of 155mph..I think that was mistaken as 155mph is hurricane strength. It should have been 155kph or roughly 90 mph..even that is hurricane strength..
I am a retired air traffic controller. Controllers do not make the decision as to whether or not an aircraft can fly an approach or land the aircraft. That is for the pilot to decide, the controller doesn’t fly the aircraft. The controller’s responsibility is to make sure the pilot knows the weather, wind, runway condition, etc. Then issue the clearance.