query re landing BA193 30 April

[elysee]

We landed at DFW yesterday in good weather conditions after normal flight. Just after what had seemed like a normal touch-down, the 747-400 still moving fast, began to rock back and forth rather violently. We were all rocked from side to side in our seats in a manner never before experienced, only held down by seat belts. Plane slowed slowly whilst we wondered if either wing tip would actually make contact with the ground.

One older gent behind us said 'That was no normal landing' to which a flight attendant sitting nearby said 'No it wasn't' I think many were shaken up by it.

Needless to say, nothing was ever said to explain what had happened.

Can anyone shed some light on what this might have been?

[A37575]

Purely speculation without knowing the facts - but maybe the pilot for some reason suddenly decided to stamp on the brakes heavily resulting in frequent anti-skid operation. That can certainly cause consternation among passengers due to uneven anti-skidding and thus strong vibration among the several wheels? Having never flown a 747 I wouldn't have a clue though

[ZuluFoxtrot]

Really couldn't say for sure but this sounds like heavy rudder input. The forces felt during rudder input (yaw) are not normally felt by humans and it is unpleasant. The reason for rudder action would be a crosswind.

[AerocatS2A]

Could be a new first officer who'd recently been doing a lot of tail dragger flying ;).