Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
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American Airlines Flight 1866 was approaching Monterey when the pilots discovered that the Airbus A319’s landing gear would not extend normally.
The crew immediately initiated a go-around, entered a hold to troubleshoot the problem, and declared PAN-PAN before making the decision to divert to San Francisco. Using the alternate extension system, the pilots eventually received indications that all three landing gear assemblies were down and locked—but they would reportedly have no nose-wheel steering after touchdown.
Captain Steeeve breaks down the real air traffic control communications, the pilots’ decision-making, why San Francisco was the safer diversion airport, and how flight crews prepare for a landing-gear malfunction.
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American Airlines Flight 1866 was approaching Monterey when the pilots discovered that the Airbus A319’s landing gear would not extend normally.
The crew immediately initiated a go-around, entered a hold to troubleshoot the problem, and declared PAN-PAN before making the decision to divert to San Francisco. Using the alternate extension system, the pilots eventually received indications that all three landing gear assemblies were down and locked—but they would reportedly have no nose-wheel steering after touchdown.
Captain Steeeve breaks down the real air traffic control communications, the pilots’ decision-making, why San Francisco was the safer diversion airport, and how flight crews prepare for a landing-gear malfunction.
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/.
#americanairlines #AA1866 #landinggear #aviationemergency #panpan #airbusa319 #airtrafficcontrol #atc #pilot #CaptainSteeeve #aviation #emergencylanding #sanfranciscoairport #MontereyAirport
