Originally Posted by
400hover
The right MLG is out. Maybe the crew had time to lower it when they realize something was coming up. Or can it come out after they crash? Or maybe they had an dual hydraulic failure..?? (don't think so...)
to partially address one of your concerns in a more affable, friendly and less pompous fashion, yes, the gear on the 139 is held up by hydraulic pressure and any significant pressure loss will cause gravity to lower, but not lock the gear.