On Thursday, Air France flight AF1162 from Paris to Tenerife South (Airbus A320 reg. F-HEPI) faced severe weather conditions, with strong wind shear over the Canary Islands. The pilots attempted to land at Tenerife South Airport five times but were unsuccessful.
After three failed attempts, the Airbus A320 diverted to Gran Canaria’s Las Palmas Airport. The pilots then made two more attempts to land in Tenerife but ultimately returned to Gran Canaria.
Passengers were accommodated overnight, and the flight was rescheduled for the next morning. It was then successful in landing on the first attempt.
The challenging wind conditions, common in the Canary Islands, were responsible for the aborted landings. Several other flights were also diverted due to the weather.
This post was published on 30 August 2024 17:04
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