Troubled P-51 Mustang Lands Safely After Help From Bob Hoover

Bethany Whitfield

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 12:12 AM ET

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** P-51 Mustant The Brat III** Scott Slocum

Key Takeaways:

A P-51 Mustang, "The Brat III," safely landed after its left landing gear failed to extend during a flight.
Legendary P-51 pilot Bob Hoover was consulted and advised performing high G maneuvers to free the stuck gear.
The pilot successfully executed the maneuvers, allowing the landing gear to fully extend and the aircraft to land without significant damage.
The incident highlighted a successful team effort and the importance of expert knowledge in resolving aviation emergencies.

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A P-51 Mustang landed safely at Mobile Downtown Airport on Sunday after one of aviation’s living legends helped the pilot through a problem with the airplane’s landing gear.

The P-51, known as The Brat III, is owned by the Cavanaugh Flight Museum and was touring the Southern United States along with the B-29 FiFi at the time of the incident.