Jetblue A320 at Boston on May 1st 2013, gear malfunction

Last Update: May 5, 2013 / 17:42:23 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 1, 2013

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jetblue

Flight number
B6-634

Departure
San Francisco, United States

Destination
Boston, United States

Aircraft Registration
N552JB

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

A Jetblue Airbus A320-200, registration N552JB performing flight B6-634 from San Francisco,CA to Boston,MA (USA) with 133 people on board, was on final approach to Boston's runway 04R when the crew went around reporting a gear malfunction later explaining that they had a gear malfunction, they were able to extend and lock the gear, gear doors would be open and they had no nose wheel steering so they needed to stop on the runway, they preferred a wide runway like 15 but could accept 04R as well. The aircraft climbed to 5000 feet, positioned for another approach to runway 04R and landed safely about 20 minutes after going around. The aircraft stopped on the runway and was towed to the apron.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 1, 2013

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jetblue

Flight number
B6-634

Departure
San Francisco, United States

Destination
Boston, United States

Aircraft Registration
N552JB

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways