00:00In 2005, just before landing, pilot Scott Burks saw the worst.
00:05His plane's landing gear was stuck sideways.
00:07Most pilots would panic, knowing the plane would likely crash.
00:11But Burks stayed calm.
00:12He circled the airport, burning fuel to lighten the plane.
00:15Once light enough, he began a dangerous landing maneuver,
00:18slow and careful, making sure the front wheel barely touched down.
00:23Passengers watched live, fearing disaster.
00:26But Scott's focus never wavered.
00:27Smoke billowed as the tire touched the runway.
00:30But it helped.
00:31The plane landed safely.
00:33No crash, no collapse.
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