Landing Gear Issues

Aircraft experienced a right main landing gear unsafe indication on gear extension at destination. After following emergency procedures, the crew was not able to obtain a safe indication. The aircraft landed and, on coming to a stop, the right main gear collapsed. Significant damage to the right main landing gear actuator support structure was discovered. The actuator was observed in the extended position.

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Various aircraft experienced landing gear failures, leading to collapses or damage, during extension, landing, or rollout.
Root causes included structural failures (e.g., cracked welds, broken trunnions, failed mounts), damaged actuators, and mechanical interference.
Some incidents highlight chronic design/manufacturing issues, while others point to potential factors like ground mishandling or specific control inputs.