The_Cutest_of_Borg
Having never had seen the Checkerboard Approach being carried out (let alone flying it), I can't comment on it. However the last comment does seem reasonable.
The crosswind was less than 10 knots. You can see the windsock next to the runway. He overshot the runway and instead of going around, he almost killed 400 people. He is an idiot. (P.S) I used to fly 747's.
Where were the Qf crew at the time of taking the video?
Camera angle and/or telescopic lense or zoom can make a dramatic differance.