Emergency Response Code 22

[gonzalu]

Just heard on ATC 12:27am EST, Runway 22. Apparently there is an airplane inbound with gear problems. RWY 22R. Doing a low approach for an inspection. American 180 Heavy (767-200) from LAX. It is DARK out there, I don't know how the heck they can see anything from the ground!

[gonzalu]

Aircraft is low on fuel so he refused a normal go around. Pilot said he will do a quick turnaround and land 22R. Other planes being asked to execute missed approaches or go around.

Update: 12:34 2DME

[gonzalu]

Landed safely. Emergency equipment is checking the landing gear, landing area, brakes, etc. Captain speaking to Emergency trucks directly.

[jerslice]

Nice job keeping up

[gonzalu]

Thanks Jeremy ... Runway just opened up. This had me on the edge of my seat! Made me wish I was there :-) Seems all OK and they are just now taxiing away from the runway and I believe under tow.

[megatop412]

I'm glad everything turned out OK, but I'm glad I was nowhere near it. Having worked with air crash survivors, I would never want to potentially witness a crash. They look horrible enough on TV and in dreams.

[AirtrafficController]

There was another emergency landing at Kennedy last night before American 180.
American Airlines Flight 85 took off from 22R when it experienced a mechanical malfunction shortly after takeoff.
It was vectored back to the airport for a safe landing on 31L. Emergency equipment was standing by.
A runway inspection reveled no foreign objects.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A...030Z/KJFK/KSFO