It was a gear door issue, not a cargo door. No emergency was declared it was simply burn some fuel and land so engineers can inspect.
I'm not sure if its protocol or some over excited ATCer made his own mind up that emergency services were required. If its the later, you would think they would rely on the aircraft Captain advising if such action was necessary and simply look after the separation, let the crew look after the rest.
Renurpp,
If as the thread intimates, it was a nose gear door problem then it would be absolutely acceptable that the controllers have local services on standby.
It is called a precaution.
What if it is more than a door problem? What if steering is also affected.
I know it is a slim chance, but how do you think ATC would be portrayed if nothing was done, and the aircraft speared off the runway.
Either way, if there is any hint of hydraulic fluid, a runway inspection would be needed to make sure that nothing was left on the runway. You know, for those other aircraft that might want to use the runway after you.
