Landing – nose gear retracted

Landing with the nose gear retracted

The PIC will have the Flight Attendants prepare for an emergency landing and brief them to expect the following:

• If time permits, the PIC will make a passenger announcement or delegate it to the Purser.
• If possible, passengers should be relocated to aft seats.
• The expected attitude of aircraft after landing.
• The landing will be noisier than usual.
• Evacuate only on the PIC’s command.

If evacuation is not required after landing, the PIC will announce:

“INSERT YOUR FLIGHT CREW COMMAND WORDS”

Followed by an informational announcement from the flight crew to the passengers and flight attendants.

If evacuation is necessary, the PIC will announce:

“EVACUATE, EVACUATE!”

• Be alert to unusual aircraft attitude. Slide angle may too steep on both sides with the nose gear collapsed. Assess conditions and be prepared to redirect as necessary.