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Landing gear collapses on flight leaving Ford Airport

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The landing gear on a United Airlines flight leaving the Gerald R. Ford International Airport collapsed before takeoff Saturday morning. (www.woodtv.com) More...

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linbb
linbb 2
Well before takeoff was being pushed back with a tug when it happened. Most likely tow bar problem.
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Cansojr
Cansojr 1
Is it possible that the landing gear sensor malfunctioned when the tow bar was engaged as linbb has suggested.
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sparkie624
sparkie624 2
Very Possible, It has a History of Gear Problems... A lot related to the PSEU... Note years ago they had issues on the ERJ's where the gear would show green, but still be up...

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/american-eagle-erj-touches-down-with-gear-retracted-215251/

I have pictures of it, but cannot find them online.
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bbabis
bbabis 1
...or frozen brake pucks.
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