Originally posted by MileageAddict:
I flew UA #553 from OMA to DEN on 6/11.
Uneventful flight until landing......
Perhaps some wicked cross winds or downdraft...crew never offered any explanation; only that go-arounds happen. I guess it didn't traumatize me for life since I rushed through DEN to board my next flight.
I know what you mean. As just a general passenger, there's always times when I get the "holy you-know-what" reaction at times during flights.
However, knowing what pilots have to do on their six month checkrides to keep flying for an airline makes me feel +much+ safer.
Any pilot that can bring in a 747-400 with two engines out on a VOR approach (like 13L at JFK) in foul weather can fly my plane anyday!
Jon