Overview
• Operator: Blue Dart Aviation
• Aircraft Model: Boeing 757-200 Freighter
• Registration: VT-BDB
• Flight Number: BZ-154
• Route: Chennai (India) → Hyderabad (India)
• Date: 17 February 2025
• Occupants: 6 crew
• Nature of Incident: Landing gear unsafe indication
Incident Summary
Blue Dart Aviation flight BZ-154, operated by a Boeing 757-200 Freighter (VT-BDB), was on approach to Hyderabad’s runway 09R when the crew initiated a go-around due to an unsafe landing gear indication.
Following the go-around, the aircraft performed a low approach to runway 36R to allow ground observers to visually inspect the landing gear condition. After confirming the status, the crew proceeded to land safely on runway 36R approximately 32 minutes after the first go-around.
Sequence of Events
1. Initial Approach to Hyderabad
• The aircraft was cleared for an approach to runway 09R at Hyderabad International Airport.
• Upon configuring for landing, the crew received an unsafe landing gear indication, prompting a go-around for further troubleshooting.
2. Low Approach for Visual Inspection
• ATC coordinated with airport ground personnel for a visual inspection of the landing gear.
• The crew performed a low pass over runway 36R approximately 20 minutes after the first go-around.
3. Safe Landing on Runway 36R
• Based on the ground inspection and aircraft systems checks, the crew executed a final approach and landed safely on runway 36R.
• The aircraft vacated the runway without further complications.
Investigation & Aircraft Status
• The aircraft remained on the ground in Hyderabad for at least 24 hours after landing.
• Maintenance teams are inspecting the landing gear system to determine the cause of the unsafe indication.
• No official statements have been released yet by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or Blue Dart Aviation regarding the nature of the gear system issue.
Potential Causes & Safety Considerations
• Faulty Landing Gear Sensors: Previous incidents of gear unsafe indications have been linked to sensor malfunctions, rather than actual mechanical failures.
• Hydraulic System Anomalies: Issues in hydraulic pressure supply to the gear actuators could result in improper gear extension or retraction.
• Mechanical Gear Retraction/Extension Failure: If any locking mechanism or actuator experienced a mechanical failure, it could trigger an unsafe indication in the cockpit.
Given that the aircraft was able to land without further incident, the issue may have been sensor-related or intermittent, rather than a full landing gear system failure.
Safety Recommendations
• Comprehensive Inspection: A detailed examination of the landing gear system (including actuators, sensors, and hydraulics) should be performed before the aircraft is cleared for service.
• Crew Training & SOP Adherence: The flight crew’s decision to go around and conduct a low approach for visual inspection aligns with best safety practices and should be reinforced in future training.
• Regulatory Oversight: India’s DGCA should assess whether any fleet-wide inspections are needed for similar aircraft models operating in the region.
Disclaimer
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