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On a 40-minute flight from Houston to San Antonio, our airplane crew prepared the passengers for an emergency landing because the pilot reported possible trouble with the landing gear. As we were approaching the San Antonio airport, the pilot informed the passengers that the landing had been “canceled”. (Not sure how you “cancel” a landing but…) The light indicating that the landing gear is working did not turn on, the captain said, adding that the bulb in the light was likely burnt out. The pilot told us not to be alarmed when the first mate entered the cabin to do a “visual check” of the landing gear — he walked right down the aisle, pulled up the carpet and opened the floor to check the gear!</p> <p>The pilot gave us continuous updates as he performed various tests on the equipment.</p> <p>At one point, the pilot said he was going to lower the gear and we would fly past the control tower for them to take a look at the landing gear. As soon as we flew by, the pilot aimed the plane for the clouds again, and up, up up we went, very steeply. My seatmate said, “he’s dumping fuel.” Well, I have no way of knowing that, although I suppose that makes sense. What I did know, and what I felt confident about during the whole incident, was that the pilot was keeping us informed, and that helped keep everyone calm.</p> <p>The crew prepared us for an emergency landing — you know the drill: hands crossed, forehead on wrists, hands on the back of the seat in front of you, stow everything, find your exits, etc…We were all instructed to take out the safety information cards, and everyone did - wordlessly.</p> <p>A flight attendant came to my seat and asked me and the woman to my right to come to the back galley. There, he showed me how to open the emergency door and how to activate the slide. My seatmate’s job was to block entrance to the galley until I got the door open, if necessary. We returned to our seats and not long after that, the pilot made the approach to land. Never have I been on such a quiet flight.</p> <p>Everyone was listening for the wheels to touch down, and touch down they did, very gently at that. This being Texas, we all “whooped” when we landed safely. It was a little eery to see the emergency vehicles out on the runway, I must admit, but all’s well that ends well.</p> <p>What most impressed me about this scary experience — and the big “:take away” from all this for me — was how the pilot and crew behaved throughout. Calmly, sharing information and updates, and with confidence. I think that made all the difference in how the passengers reacted. It was comforting to see that people will pay attention, listen and follow instructions in an emergency. It made me realize how important it is to do what the experts tell you to! 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