Originally Posted by
nerd2009
Because of the right aileron input during the touchdown, the ground spoiler deployment occurs first on the right wing. This seems to increase the bank further and the engine hits the ground.
The 74 lands nicely in a crab with the body gear able to swivel and straighten out the ground track on touchdown. We always were taught to land it in a crab.
What if the Body-Gear Steering is MEL'd and disabled? Been too many years; can't remember the implications.