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A routine arrival into New York's JFK Airport quickly became anything but routine when Korean Air Flight 81, an Airbus A380, experienced a hydraulic malfunction on approach. The crew declared PAN-PAN, requested an extended final to complete a manual landing gear extension, and advised ATC they would require a tow after landing.
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down what likely happened in the cockpit, why a hydraulic failure can require a manual gear extension, the difference between a PAN-PAN and a MAYDAY, and why requesting a long final is often the safest course of action. He'll also explain what systems may be affected by a hydraulic failure and why crews sometimes choose to be towed rather than taxi under their own power.
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Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
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Get 70-80% off your first order when you sign up to be a VIP here đfabletics.com/CaptainSteeeve.
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A routine arrival into New York's JFK Airport quickly became anything but routine when Korean Air Flight 81, an Airbus A380, experienced a hydraulic malfunction on approach. The crew declared PAN-PAN, requested an extended final to complete a manual landing gear extension, and advised ATC they would require a tow after landing.
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down what likely happened in the cockpit, why a hydraulic failure can require a manual gear extension, the difference between a PAN-PAN and a MAYDAY, and why requesting a long final is often the safest course of action. He'll also explain what systems may be affected by a hydraulic failure and why crews sometimes choose to be towed rather than taxi under their own power.
For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com
For press or general questions: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
Want to know what watch I'm wearing?
If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit hanhart.com/en/.
#CaptainSteeeve #koreanair #KE81 #airbusa380 #HydraulicFailure #jfk #aviation #aviationsafety #PilotExplains #emergencylanding #ManualGearExtension #panpan #flightsafety #airlinepilots #aviationincident
