If crosswind limits are exceeded, what is the recommended action?

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Crosswind limits are in place to ensure you can maintain directional control and a stable approach and landing. When those limits are exceeded, you don’t proceed with the planned landing on the current runway. Instead, you follow the QRH procedures, which are designed to keep you safe in winds beyond normal limits. The recommended action is to either choose an alternate runway with a lower crosswind component or adjust your performance per the QRH—this may involve different landing configurations, speeds, or maneuvering instructions to keep the aircraft within controllable margins. This approach directly addresses the crosswind challenge and reduces the risk of loss of control or runway excursion. Continuing with the landing on the current runway or ignoring the crosswind data would increase risk and is not consistent with approved procedures.