Landing Gears Archives - Aviation for Aviators

14
May

Video: Cargolux Boeing 747 Loses Part of Landing Gear During Emergency Landing

Youssef Yahya / 7 months
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2 min read

In a notable incident at Luxembourg Airport, a Boeing 747-400 cargo plane from Cargolux lost a part of its main landing gear during an emergency landing on Sunday evening. The aircraft, registered as LX-OCV, took off from Luxembourg airport bound for Chicago ORD. However, the pilots soon reported a malfunction. The aircraft then climbed to […]

02
Apr

Can a Plane Retract its Landing Gear While Still on the Ground?

Youssef Yahya / 8 months
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3 min read

The world of aviation is full of fascinating questions that capture the imagination of pilots, engineers, and enthusiasts alike. One such intriguing query is whether an aircraft can retract its landing gear while still on the ground. To answer this question, we’ll take you on a journey through the inner workings of an airplane’s landing […]

21
Sep

What’s The Story Behind JetBlue’s Nose Gear Incident?

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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4 min read

On September 21, 2005, 17 years ago, a JetBlue flight from Burbank to New York City had to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident was brought on by the nose gear failing. But what transpired that day? Let’s look at it more. JetBlue operates flight 292 regularly between Bob Hope […]