Final Approach Longitudinal Axis Turbulence 
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
This method provides better control at touchdown because the aircraft’s longitudinal axis remains aligned with the runway. Combination Method Some pilots use a crab during the approach and transition to a wing-low sideslip just before landing.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Additionally, only those events where aircraft have been reported as either substantially damaged or written off, or there has been a fatality onboard a public transport flight due to inflight turbulence, have been included. KITTIKUN YOKSAP / Shutterstock After touching down, the A350 struck the DHC-8.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
We have two main challenges when performing crosswind landings: Staying aligned with the extended centerline on the approach. Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. Staying Aligned on the Approach Crosswinds try to “push” the aircraft off the approach course.
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