Speaking as a retired pilot, most likely, if the crew hadn't attempted the
landing, their chief pilot would have wanted to know why. In any case, if
you can't keep it on the centerline , you go around.

For two years, I flew the Belfast boxcar, a Short 3-30. It's square fuselage
made landing in strong crosswinds a real bear. Even after getting it on the
ground, you couldn't relax until you were slow enough to taxi off of the
runway.

I once made three attempts to land at PHL. I could get the upwind main on
the ground, but as soon as I tried to lower the down wind wing, it would
start heading for the edge. It took almost full aileron to hold the wing
down! I was finally able to complete the landing after rolling on one wheel
for several thousand feet until the wind let up a few seconds and I could
complete the touchdown. It may look scary, but it's all a part of flying.
Poor judgment would be trying to force the aircraft down resulting in an
accident!

JL


"TJ" wrote in message
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I am appalled that the crew would even attempt to land with a wind that
clearly exceeds the crosswind limitations of the aircraft. Lufthansa and
the authorities should withdraw their licences.

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Regards,

TJ






"Ron" wrote in message
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Pretty scary, if you ask me!
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