Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

What if the landing gear fails?

49% of fatal accidents occur when the plane is landing as opposed to any other time. In the event that something goes wrong and the plane is unable to land properly, the pilot will perform a risky maneuver called a "belly landing" or "gear-up landing", which is when the aircraft uses its underside, or belly, as its primary landing device.

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