NTSB Scrutinizes Landing Gear in Learjet Accident in Arizona
Video showed that the left main landing gear of a Learjet 35A was trailing and not in the down-and-locked position, according to a report.
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Gear-Up Landings: There Are Pilots Who Have and Those Who May Have To
Landing an airplane with the gear not securely down and locked is a dreadful experience, but pilots and passengers are rarely injured.
Finding Your Ideal Aircraft: Roll With the Punches
Even good airplanes can deal their owners unexpected blows occasionally.
FAA: Citation Landed With Gear Up Before Catching Fire in Eastern Washington
Ten passengers and crew escaped the burning aircraft unhurt after Tuesday’s accident.
How Well Do You Know Aircraft Landing Gear?
The care and keeping of landing gear is the baseline for any aircraft maintenance organization.
Red Air MD-82 Catches Fire After Landing Gear Collapse In Miami
Passengers evacuate safely this time, but runway accidents can be deadly.
How Many Wheels Do Airplanes Have?
Airplane wheels, better known as landing gear, endure the roughest treatment of any aircraft’s equipment. They not only support the full weight of the airplane’s payload, but airplane tires withstand takeoff speeds and must be equipped to handle sudden spin-ups when contacting the runway upon touchdown, and aggressive stops at high velocities. Extreme heat and […]
Lack of Clarity Leads to an Accident
Uncertainty makes for an accident waiting to happen.
