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5th Jan 2016, 16:18

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ExDubai

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EK 005

Any idea why EK 005 diverted back to DXB today?

6th Jan 2016, 12:26

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helen-damnation

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Gear electrics problem, wouldn't retract. Non event, safe landing.

6th Jan 2016, 13:43

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The Zohan

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Body Landing Gear Steering Unlocked (ish..) - Landing Gear Do Not Retract

The conversation between the crew and engineering was hilarious. The engineer was shocked to find out that they couldn't dump fuel down to MLW

7th Jan 2016, 14:22

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A380 with a gear retraction/extension problem- not the first time and most likely not the last.....

12th Jan 2016, 12:28

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J.L.Seagull

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Found this on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/VqJnvTRGuqI

13th Jan 2016, 08:17

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surely not

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The guy who shot that video is a bit of a wimp if a situation like that can leave him 'mentally drained' as he claims. The crew kept the passengers well informed, perhaps giving too much information, and were managing the situation calmly and yet he still claims he was stressed. Compensation claim being formulated in his mind I think.