Gear-up landings in retractable aircraft don’t happen every day, but they happen often enough that the accident file is rich with examples. In this AVweb Classic video first published in 2017, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli analyzes some of the stats on gear ups and offers suggestion on how to avoid them.
Why Gear-up Landings Happen
Key Takeaways:
- Gear-up landings are a notable and recurring issue in retractable aircraft operations, with numerous documented incidents.
- AVweb's Paul Bertorelli analyzed the statistics surrounding these types of accidents.
- The analysis offers practical suggestions and strategies for pilots to avoid gear-up landings.
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