A Ryanair passenger jet was forced to abort its landing at Tenerife South Airport after touching down during stormy weather conditions last Thursday.
Dramatic footage captured from the control tower shows the aircraft rocking from side to side as it approached the runway.
The plane can be seen briefly touching down before sharply pitching upwards and climbing back into the air.
The pilot had to perform what is known in aviation as a "go-around" manoeuvre due to the conditions.
A Ryanair passenger jet was forced to abort its landing at Tenerife South Airport after touching down during stormy weather conditions last Thursday
PASpanish air traffic controllers explained the approach was aborted due to a "wind shear-related glitch".
No serious incidents or injuries were reported during the dramatic event.
Wind shear refers to a sudden change in wind speed over a short distance, often caused by intense storm bursts.
"This is how a shear-related glitch looks from the Tenerife South control tower," wrote the air traffic controllers when sharing the footage on X.
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The plane can be seen briefly touching down before sharply pitching upwards and climbing back into the air
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They further explained how a "go-around" is executed, adding: "There's a published missed approach manoeuvre, so, in principle, we know what they're going to do."
"And if we need to give them alternative instructions, we give them those too."
When conditions are deemed unsafe for landing, pilots initiate this action to make another approach or divert to an alternative airport.
Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported that adverse weather impacted airports across the Canary Islands on Thursday.
No serious incidents or injuries were reported during the dramatic event
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"Multiple missed approaches" were recorded throughout the day due to strong tailwinds and runway conditions, according to Canarian Weekly.
Spain began May with heavy rainfall as a powerful Atlantic front swept across the country, bringing widespread showers, hail and cooler temperatures.
AEMET issued orange alerts for severe storms, strong winds and hail in central and eastern areas of the peninsula.
This follows Storm Nuria, the fourteenth named high-impact storm of the season.
Tenerife is exceptionally popular among British tourists looking to enjoy sun, sea and sandGETTY IMAGESIn early April, a red alert was issued in the Canary Islands due to "hurricane-force" winds.
The islands, typically known for their sunny weather, experienced extreme conditions.
