Actually, a nose-dive landing occurred at LaGuardia in 2013 - Southwest Airlines - I believe the incident had something to do with the front landing gear failin

Actually, a nose-dive landing occurred at LaGuardia in 2013 - Southwest Airlines - I believe the incident had something to do with the front landing gear failing. There was a small fire (as you mention, jet fuel is quite flammable and if there's a leak and a spark, that's a foregone conclusion, I'd imagine). But the aircraft itself didn't look too bad which is a testament to decades of engineering experience with a device of such complexity[0]. [0] And found a link! http://gothamist.com/2013/07/23/video_southwest_planes_nosedive_ont.php#photo-1 http://gothamist.com/2013/07/23/video_southwest_planes_nosed...