What does the checklist say? And does gear out = down and locked? Can you guarantee a smooth landing every flight? And who exactly are the ground emergency crew?
By gear out I mean whatever gear was working properly. In this case, the MLG.
Can't guarantee a smooth landing but can definitely try. As for the ground
emergency crew, I am referring to the fire trucks, medics, etc.
And what exactly would you have been hoping to accomplish in the dark?
I infer that the airport lights in those days weren't good enough...what a pity.
Thank you for your replies gentlemen but I still await answers as to what you
would have done...