Gulfstream G-II Image: AIFA
Executive
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without landing gear
Executive jet made an emergency landing that was recorded in Mexico
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 6/28/2023
Gulfstream G-II
Image: AIFA
The nose landing gear of a Gulfstream G-II executive jet, registration XC-LPY, suffered from a failure and ended up not descending during the approach. Thus, the landing of the plane was on an emergency basis and was filmed.
The incident took place on approach to Mexico City International Airport, but the plane diverted to Felipe Angeles International Airport in Santa Lucía due to better landing conditions.
The emergency team was already waiting for the plane. Fortunately, none of the six occupants of the aircraft were injured.
“It should be noted that in this incident there was no personal injury to complain about, only material damage pending to be quantified. In addition, airport operations continue to take place normally”, reads the statement from Felipe Angeles International Airport.
The model involved in the incident was the first business jet manufactured by Gulfstream.
Footage shows the plane balancing on its two main wheels on either side of the fuselage, keeping its nose in the air to avoid a trail of high-velocity sparks and smoke that could start a fire.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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