LATAM Jet Uses 'Crab' Approach to Land in Strong Crosswinds at Navegantes

Overview

• LATAM identified the aircraft as flight LA3142 from Congonhas, touching down around 16:30 local time.
• Motiva confirmed the event on Friday and described the maneuver as a standard crosswind procedure known as a crab approach.
• Reported gusts near 67 km/h led the crew to point the nose into the wind and realign with the runway just before touchdown.
• Accounts differ on whether the landing occurred on Nov. 5 or Nov. 6, and the pilot’s name has not been released.
• Viral clips drew wide attention on social media, with pilot Tati Mônico noting such crosswinds are common at Navegantes and praising the technique.