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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 7:46 am
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Originally Posted by TheJayHatch
Perhaps it’s lack of training, perhaps it’s human error, perhaps it’s not even been properly communicated to airlines - Boeing does have previous in this regard - however, regardless, lawyers are no doub rubbing their hands.

Damage to the Aircraft, ground handling equipment, tarmac, people, cargo.

It not going to be a cheap one to put right.

To me it seems that having something simple such as a “locking Pin” that holds the nose wheel from collapsing, is a recipe for disaster without the necessary safeguards in place, like a sensor of some degree*

*assumptions made
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