Pilot’s Hesitation Led to Bounced Landing | Leicester News

A cargo plane suffered a dramatic, two-bounce landing at East Midlands Airport in November 2025, with the front wheels nearly destroyed. Despite the pilot’s 5,500+ hours of experience, he hesitated to initiate a go-around after an unexpected initial drop, fearing he’d crash into the ground. Wind and rain added to the chaos, but the real issue was the surprise of the first impact. The second, harder bounce sealed the fate of the nose gear. Co-pilot took over controls as they taxied off safely—no injuries. The investigation found critical landing gear damage requiring full replacement, a sobering reminder that even seasoned pilots can be thrown off by sudden events.

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