Lufthansa Crosswind Landing at Hamburg

On 5 Mar, 17:36, Thomas Borchert wrote:
Orval,

Where in hell was ATC's head when they directed the plane to a runway
with that severe a crosswind in the first place?

The options are 23 and 33 (this is my home drome). With the wind between
280 and 290, you figure out the difference in crosswind component. It's
not that much. But 23 has a CAT IIIb (I think) ILS, while 33 is
localizer only.

Also, why did the pilot accept that runway?

See above.

Is it the German acceptance of authority?

No.


Probably just the lack of a sense of humor.


Bertie