Pilots flying a small twin-engine private jet struggled to land as strong winds of up to 50 mph battered the UK's Birmingham’s BHX Airport on Monday (December 19).

The plane dipped momentarily towards the ground before the pilots regained control, landing safely to the relief of passengers and crew.

The incident came as strong winds battered the UK due to high and low-pressure systems colliding.

This was the terrifying moment highly skilled pilots were thrown around in their aircraft like rag dolls in the air.

The pilots, flying a small twin-engine private jet, struggled to land as strong winds of up to 50mph battered Birmingham’s BHX Airport on Monday 19 December.

The plane dipped momentarily towards the ground before the pilots regained control, eventually landing safely to the relief of both passengers and crew.

The incident came has strong winds battered The United Kingdom due to high and low pressure systems colliding.