An Air Atlanta Europe Boeing 747-400F departing for Dubai, UAE made a precautionary return to Hong Kong with an undercarriage problem on 30 September 2024.
Air Atlanta Europe flight CC1007 had conducted a departure from runway 25L Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). During the initial climb procedure, flight crew reported a problem with the aircraft’s undercarriage.
Air Atlanta Europe CC1007 Hong Kong-Dubai
According to a report by the online source Aviation Herald, flight crew received an EICAS gear disagree and gear tilt message. The operating crew were reportedly unable to retract the right hand main gear assembly.
As a result, flight crew discontinued the climb and held offshore to the south of Hong Kong in order to dump fuel. The aircraft then returned and conducted a safe landing on runway 25R approximately 80 minutes after its initial departure.
Flight Details
Flight data shows that flight CC1007 had departed from Hong Kong at 2037 local time on 30 September. The initial climb after takeoff was halted at 9000 feet, before fuel dumping was carried out offshore.
The aircraft conducting the CC1007 service to Al Maktoum International Airport was a Boeing 747-400F, registered 9H-WFF. This is a 32.4 year old converted freighter aircraft, owned by Fly Meta. Air Atlanta Europe currently operate the aircraft.
EICAS Gear Disagree and Gear Tilt Message
This message on an Electronic Integrated Central Advisory System (EICAS) indicates a discrepancy or issue related to the aircraft’s landing gear system. Here’s a breakdown of what each part means:
- EICAS Gear Disagree: This suggests that the system is receiving conflicting information about the position of the landing gear. For instance, sensors or indicators might be showing different statuses (e.g., extended vs. retracted).
- Gear Tilt: This indicates that the landing gear is not positioned correctly or evenly. A tilted landing gear could compromise the aircraft’s stability and safety during landing.
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