Aircraft landing gear malfunctions led to multiple incidents on Saturday, including a catastrophic crash in South Korea that killed 179 people and a fiery runway skid in Canada that forced an emergency evacuation.
The deadly Jeju Airlines crash occurred when a Boeing 737-800’s landing gear failed after a reported bird strike at Muan airport, sending the aircraft into a concrete barrier where it burst into flames. Two crew members survived.
At Halifax Stanfield International Airport, failed landing gear caused an Air Canada flight to skid down the runway at 9:30 p.m. when one of its tires didn’t fully extend. The aircraft caught fire, forcing all 73 passengers to evacuate.
In a third incident, KLM Flight 1204, a Boeing 737-800 carrying 176 passengers, diverted to Sandefjord airport in Norway after crew reported a loud noise following takeoff from Oslo. The aircraft slid off the runway during its emergency landing.
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Are airlines going to look for more support from governments as they award themselves salary increases? Are airlines not really maintaining their jets and risking peoples lifes?
So many events.
The other thought who actually does the maintenence and is this a new type of terrorism? It is possible given the amount of immigrants in recent years where Canada actually was directex to not complete full and accurate checks. This is an appalling decision made by tbe Trudeau government. Bet his plane from AC is properly maintained.
Airlines and manufacturers must explain all the air issues in 2023 /2024. Delays. Unsafe planes. Failure of government oversight. ( immigration employment and safety). It is time for borders again to reduce ” pay back” from terrorist organizations. Immagine Canada reported 2 million left our country due to the immigration changes. What is the reason for such an unprecedented flight of immigrants who likely disrespected the law. Maybe Trump is right and I dont approve of him. Id like to see a responses from the immigration minister in Canada. Straight questions and answers. Why such a mass exudos but it will releave pressure on Canadian systems as we really are abused as our laws are weak or not enforced properly by the government.