This is one of those videos where it all ends well, and reminds us that if we’ve been a pilot for very long, we’ve got more than a few of these clunkers to our credit. If you were wondering why it looks like a 40th college reunion up front, it’s because the plane is a Boeing 727, which requires a crew of three—two pilots and a flight engineer. And in this case, a fourth person was aboard, riding in the jump seat and getting a million-dollar view of the action. It’s a reminder that bad landings are predominantly made with spectators on hand!
Hard Landing In A Boeing 727
Nobody got hurt, but you can bet some good-natured ribbing ensued.
Key Takeaways:
- The article references a video of a Boeing 727 experiencing a "hard landing" which, despite its roughness, concluded safely for the three-person crew and an onboard observer.
- It highlights that such "clunker" landings are a common and expected part of a pilot's long career.
- The author observes that "bad landings" frequently occur when spectators are present, as was the case with the fourth person in the jump seat.
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