While some pilots managed to land their planes safely but awkwardly — some almost sideways as they struggled against the strong winds — others were forced to abort landing and fly to safer airports.

This video of an AirAsia flight landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport has been making the rounds. It's one of those clips that instantly made my palms sweat with anxiety. The aircraft comes ...

High winds, rugged landscapes, and narrow approach paths define this list.