Pilots Answer 45 Questions All Airplane Passengers Have

The landing gear is one of the least hazardous parts of a plane to malfunction. A tire deflation or fire from a high-speed takeoff would be the more serious concern. The worst-case scenario with the landing gear is if it does not deploy at all.

In this scenario, the landing would be on the plane’s belly. The fuel tank might be damaged, but even so, emergency equipment may help.