Originally Posted by
capngrog
That right main gear door hanging down indicates to me that a problem occurred during the L.G. extension sequence and was not related to touchdown forces at all.
If they had a fault during landing gear extension would they still land in that wind? I would at least consult the QRH and do a Kumbaya session with the 'subject matter experts' at airline headquarters. Wouldn't you expect to get a DOORS light and a GEAR DOORS EICAS message if the door didn't close after gear extension?