What can result from an updraft during landing?

When an updraft occurs during landing, it can lead to a situation where the aircraft experiences a sudden increase in lift. This can affect the aircraft's angle of attack (AoA). If the updraft is significant enough, it may cause the pilot to raise the nose of the aircraft too high, inadvertently exceeding the critical angle of attack. When this happens, the airflow over the wings can disrupt, resulting in a stall. A stall is characterized by a loss of lift, and can lead to a dangerous situation if uncorrected, especially during the critical phase of landing.

Understanding the dynamics of airflow and lift is crucial in flight training. Pilots are trained to recognize the signs of an approaching stall and to manage the aircraft's AoA carefully, especially when approaching for a landing.