Pilot Of Boeing Cargo Plane Landed Without Front Wheel At Istanbul Airport

The FedEx Boeing 767-3S2F was arriving empty from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on May 8, 2024 shortly before 7:50 a.m. after a three-hour flight when emergency services were pictured at the airport waiting for the plane.

In a video shared on social media, the FedEx pilot draws on all his skills and experience to land using only the main landing gear at the back of the plane.

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After making the incredible landing, the front of the plane finally descends the runway, causing clouds of smoke and sparks. Photos released following the emergency landing showed the front of the aircraft resting on the ground.

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The FedEx pilot may have been trained to make this type of emergency landing, but the incident reflects an incredible level of competence, the source said. According to local media reports, the pilot reported problems with the landing gear and flew over the runway to have the equipment manually inspected.

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Following the inspection, the decision was made for the pilot to initiate an emergency landing, which was successfully carried out. No injuries were reported following the incident.

The runway where the cargo plane landed was temporarily closed, but air traffic continued on the other runways, airport operator IGA said.

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