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 discusses a video depicting a hard landing, or "clunker," by a Boeing 727, which ultimately ended safely.
- The Boeing 727 requires a three-person flight crew (two pilots and a flight engineer), and an additional observer was present in the jump seat.
- The piece humorously points out that imperfect landings often happen when spectators are on hand.
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