India, Aug. 15 -- The wing of a Boeing 747 aircraft smashed into the runway while attempting a landing in Taiwan. Horrifying footage of the crash - which sent sparks flying into the air - has been widely circulated online.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, United Parcel Service (UPS) Express cargo flight 5X61 was attempting a landing during Typhoon Podul. While trying to touch down in Taipei, Taiwan, it was struck by strong typhoon winds.

The Boeing 747 jet had to attempt three landings before it was finally able to touch down.

The flight from Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) to Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport had departed on August 13.

Dramatic footage has captured the moment the aircraft's wing s...