It was a stormy night over Norway, and for many passengers, the heavy rain hammering against the airplane’s windows might have been enough to set nerves on edge. But thanks to a viral TikTok video, viewers now have a fascinating peek behind the curtain—or rather, into the cockpit—of what it takes to land a plane in such challenging conditions.
TikToker @damailufta, also known as Mina Farmen Bertheussen, shared a dramatic video showing the view from the cockpit as Norwegian Airlines pilots landed at Sola Airport in Stavanger, Norway. The footage, captured during a flight she took to visit family, revealed windshield wipers battling torrential rain and pilots calmly calling out altitudes as the runway approached. For many viewers, this glimpse into the high-pressure world of piloting was nothing short of magical.
“This was the day I learned that planes have wiper blades,” Bertheussen captioned the post, which quickly amassed over 3.5 million views. Comments poured in, marveling at the expertise on display. “These guys are magicians,” one viewer wrote, while another quipped, “Those wiper blades were fighting for their lives!”
As dramatic as the video appears, Bertheussen—a flight attendant for Norwegian Airlines—was quick to reassure viewers that the pilots were entirely in control. “It wasn’t really a bumpy flight,” she told Fox News Digital. “It looks dramatic, but it’s normal for the pilots. They know exactly what they’re doing.”
The video also offered an educational moment for aviation enthusiasts. As the pilots counted down their descent, Bertheussen explained that autopilot disengages around 300 to 400 meters from the ground in most conditions, making it clear that landing the plane is far from an automated task. “They don’t only rely on their eyes,” she noted. “They also rely on their instruments to land.”
This isn’t Bertheussen’s first viral moment. During the pandemic, she shared videos of her time as a crane operator, offering a rare glimpse into another job most people never experience. Her knack for showcasing the behind-the-scenes magic of everyday professions has struck a chord with millions online.
For passengers who dread turbulent flights, Bertheussen’s video is a reminder of the rigorous training and professionalism that pilots and flight attendants bring to the skies. “When it’s bumpy or there’s turbulence, we’re not scared,” she said confidently. “We know what is safe.”
In the end, the wipers may have stolen the show on TikTok, but the real stars of the night were the pilots who turned a stormy landing into another routine day at the office.
