Viral Video Captures Mid-Air Race Between Two Passenger Planes
In the video, it appears as if the two planes are engaged in a race to touch down on parallel landing strips, creating a visually stunning spectacle. The synchronized descent continues until both aircraft successfully land side by side on the runway.
A video from the archives has resurfaced on social media, capturing a remarkable moment at San Francisco International Airport. Instagram user nickflightx shared footage showing two planes, one from United Airlines and the other from Alaska Airlines, approaching the runway in parallel.
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Planes engaged in mid-air race
In the video, it appears as if the two planes are engaged in a race to touch down on parallel landing strips, creating a visually stunning spectacle. The synchronized descent continues until both aircraft successfully land side by side on the runway.
The captivating footage showcases the precision and coordination involved in air traffic control, with both planes coming to a halt next to each other after their parallel landings. The video serves as a testament to the skill and expertise of pilots and air traffic management in executing such synchronized arrivals.
Watch the video below:
The caption of the video reads, "United Airlines and Alaska Airlines coming in side by side into SFO to make a gorgeous parallel landing on 28L and 28R! One of the few places in the world you can watch planes land side by side like this!"
Video has amassed 2.1 million views
The video has amassed 2.1 million views on Instagram and several reactions from the netizens.
A user wrote, "I betcha they were racing." "The airport was originally designed to only be temporary but they never went forward with building a new one. So now when the fog comes in they have to shut one of the runways down because yes it is too dangerous for them to land so close together," another user wrote.
"I've actually been on a plane parallel landing at SFO. It's cool," the third user wrote.
"Smooth landing. Never saw two planes landing at the same time," the fourth user commented. "United won as Alaska touched the land later," the fifth user wrote.
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