The front wheel did not open when landing! However, the passenger plane touched the runway, avoiding major accidents
The front wheel did not open when landing! However, the passenger plane touched the runway, avoiding major accidents
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| A passenger plane escaped a major accident |
A passenger plane escaped a major accident. The front wheel (landing gear) did not open during the landing. In that situation, the pilot had to land the plane. This terrifying incident took place at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the United States. However, no one was injured in this incident, according to the airport authorities.
On Wednesday, at 7:25 AM local time, Delta Airlines' Boeing 717 aircraft carrying 96 passengers and crew members was heading from Atlanta to North Carolina. The incident occurred when the plane was about to land at Charlotte Douglas Airport. According to Delta Airlines sources, the pilot realized that there was a problem with the front landing gear when preparing for landing. Unable to open it, the pilot decided not to risk landing the plane.
The front wheel did not open when landing! However, the passenger plane touched the runway, avoiding major accidents.
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The Delta Airlines Boeing 717 was en route from Atlanta to North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/UvZ4emjQkF
The pilot circled the plane towards the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at the airport. He informed the ATC tower about the problem. Not only that, but he also requested permission for an emergency landing. Eventually, permission was granted. With a green signal, the pilot brought the plane to the runway with great care and attention. The plane's front portion kept scraping the runway while landing. A sudden jerk created panic among the passengers. To ensure the safe evacuation of the passengers from the plane, arrangements had already been made. As soon as the plane landed on the runway, the passengers were quickly taken out of the plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating how this incident occurred.
