Plane suddenly drops onto runway – video shows incident. First findings about flight WK-24: Gust as a potential cause of sinking? According to the crew, the aircraft had a tailwind during the rotation.
The rotation point marks the moment the pilot raises the aircraft's nose during takeoff. A total of 4.6 billion passengers were transported in 2023. Despite a significant increase in passenger numbers, 2023 was one of the safest years for international commercial aviation. The takeoff and landing phases are considered the most risky moments during a flight.