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Plane Aborts Heathrow Landing as Storm Benjamin Batters Europe
23 Oct
Summary
- Plane from New York unable to land at Heathrow due to 75mph winds
- British Airways flight forced to abort landing in Switzerland
- Severe weather warnings issued across Spain, Portugal, and France
On October 23, 2025, a plane traveling from New York to London's Heathrow Airport was forced to abort its landing due to the powerful winds of Storm Benjamin sweeping across the UK. Dramatic footage shows the United Airlines Boeing aircraft attempting to touch down, but despite being just meters away from the runway, the strong gusts of up to 75mph made the maneuver impossible. The pilot was compelled to abort the landing, with the plane making a successful landing on a second attempt around 9:30 am.
The disruption caused by Storm Benjamin has not been limited to the UK, as the powerful weather system has also impacted flights across Europe. In Switzerland, a British Airways flight had to abort its landing at Zurich Airport and divert elsewhere due to the severe conditions making it difficult for pilots to control their aircraft. Weather warnings have also been issued in Spain, Portugal, and France, with the storm expected to continue battering western Europe throughout the weekend.
