Originally Posted by
megan
Yes, but the tire explosions initiated fires in both cases.
If there is an explosion on board, it is almost certain that the pilots will know from sound, feel, and indications of other system failures. In this case, there will likely be an immediate landing. Explosion scenario likely answers that question if you are lucky enough to remain in control.
For the scenario discussed earlier, we are talking about a wheel well fire indication only with no other indications of a problem after the gear was extended and with the fire indication extinguished. Should one head back and land immediately is the question.