Would you evacuate ?

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Originally Posted by LEM

Would you evacuate if landing with the nose gear retracted?

I'm operating 737, but I think it's the same for every model...

The Partial or Gear Up Landing Non Normal cklist calls for the Evacuation to be performed, whilst the Training manual says "if required".

I'm not sure that there is anyway to avoid an evacuation with this one.

Provided that no additional significant threat to the safety of the passengers and crew exists or develops, that "Evacuation" could be via the forward doors only, as the rear doors and over wing exits may not be best suited for this type of "Evacuation".

However, if you are asking about an "Evacuation" in the text-book sense of the word - as you have briefly explained the facts to be - I would say that the "text-book" evacuation is probably not the best choice for this event.

Very important, is that you will have to assess all the conditions, and then make an informed decision

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