Landing gear/brakes/wheels malfunction

What this relates to

Malfunctioning landing gear, a problem with the extension or retraction system, faulty brakes, a damaged tyre. Such malfunctions can lead to a variety of incidents: the aircraft might land with the landing gear retracted, the landing gear may collapse during landing or may not retract after takeoff, or the aircraft may overshoot the runway.

Example

A single-engine aircraft is landing on the runway when a tyre bursts on the left side of the main undercarriage. Nevertheless, the aircraft is able to exit the runway via the taxiway.

Commentary on the 2023 figures

The number of incidents is on a par with previous years: 1 incident per 10,000 aircraft movements in 2021; 0.9 in 2022; and 1 in 2023. The majority of the reports related to wheels including tyres and brakes, followed by the undercarriage retraction and extension system. The average severity level (9.6) has decreased since its peak in 2020/2021 (2020: 49.5; 2021: 55.8).

Last modification 01.05.2024

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