Emergency landing without front landing gear

Emergency landingAll Nippon Airways plane made an emergency landing in southwestern Japan Tuesday morning after its front landing gear failed to extend.

Flight 1603, with 60 passengers and crew on board, landed safely at Kochi Airport, aviation authorities said.

The plane first touched down on its rear wheels, then gently skidded to a stop as the nose of plane lowered onto the runway.

A few sparks could be seen underneath the Bombardier DHC 8, but fire crews quickly sprayed the plane with water. There were no reports of injuries.

Here's a video clip of the incident.


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