Landing Gear Stuck | Turkish Airlines 787 Returns to JFK

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A Turkish Airlines Boeing 787 had to return to New York’s JFK after its landing gear failed to retract.

In this video, Captain Steeeve reacts to the actual ATC communications, highlighting how long it took the pilots to explain the issue and how language barriers can complicate clear communication in high-stress moments.

We’ll break down:
✈️ Why the landing gear problem forced an immediate return
✈️ The challenges of explaining technical issues to ATC under pressure
✈️ How language barriers can delay vital instructions
✈️ What ATC did right in managing the situation

This incident is a powerful reminder of how critical clear communication is between pilots and controllers, especially when things go wrong.

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