Bumpy Manchester
A few years ago on an Airtours Charter 757 into Manchester about 10pm in gusty winds.
Pretty bumpy approaching runway with a loud thump as it touched down.
Shortly after there was an announcement from cockpit saying
'Apologies for that landing. This aircraft is fitted with an autoland system and we have to test it sometimes. This is one such occasion.
Normal service will be resumed on the next flight. Have a good trip home and hope to see you again soon. Thank you for flying with Airtours.'