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What is landing gear?

Landing gear are the wheels and struts that support an aircraft on the ground and allow it to take off and land. They are crucial for safe operations. In this story, the malfunction of the landing gear on the Sepehran Airlines flight was a serious issue, leading to an emergency landing and damage to the engine.

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