What is happening here, aircraft experts please explain

[Streetrod]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqiArXOodo4&fea...

[Eric Mc]

It's demonstration of the short field performance of the Su27.

Or it could be a crash.

[magpie215]

forgot to lower gear/gear fault

basically a wheels up landing

[Streetrod]

But it appears to have a skid fitted for such an occasion, is that normal?

[Eric Mc]

Streetrod said:

But it appears to have a skid fitted for such an occasion, is that normal?

I see no skid.

[Shar2]

Streetrod said:

But it appears to have a skid fitted for such an occasion, is that normal?

That's a missile pylon, not a skid.

[Streps]

I believe the pilot Sergey Klimov forgot to extend his landing gear.

Another video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnaBN95Npw

Edited by Streps on Monday 22 August 15:54

[Streetrod]

Shar2 said:

Streetrod said:

But it appears to have a skid fitted for such an occasion, is that normal?

That's a missile pylon, not a skid.

Ahhh, I see.

So how bad would have been the reprimand from his commanding officer after that mistake???

[andymadmak]

Streetrod said:

Ahhh, I see.

So how bad would have been the reprimand from his commanding officer after that mistake???

No tea, biccies or comfy chair during the "chat" would be my best guess

[Eric Mc]

A short stay cold weather testing in Siberia