Created Tuesday, Dec 26th 2023 16:29Z, last updated Tuesday, Dec 26th 2023 16:29Z
A Sun Express Boeing 737-800, registration TC-SEI performing flight
XQ-772 from Ankara (Turkey) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), was on final approach to Amsterdam's runway 22 when the crew initiated a go around due to an unsafe gear indication. The crew subsequently performed an alternate gear extension but again received an unsafe gear indication. The aircraft subsequently performed a low approach to Amsterdam's runway 18R to have the gear visually checked from the ground, according to tower the gear seemed all down. The aircraft positioned for an approach to Amsterdam's runway 27, landed safely and stopped on the runway about 55 minutes after initiating the first go around. After an inspection by emergency services the aircraft taxied to the apron.
According to information The Aviation Herald received both landing gear indicator sets did not work making it impossible for the crew to determine whether all gear had been down and locked.
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