Originally Posted by
Airbubba
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?
Have you ever been to Island? Not like you have a lot of options in that area.
50 kts is not unusual flying into KEF, but the area is fairly flat, so not much turbulence.