I think the goal was trying to trick some people into thinking this airplane landed on its belly when: The pilot was able to lower the landing gear manually us

I think the goal was trying to trick some people into thinking this airplane landed on its belly when: The pilot was able to lower the landing gear manually using gravity and landed on the plane's second approach to the runway. I mean as a passenger would you rather the flight last an extra 7 minutes vs. hearing and feeling the horrible sounds of the plain sliding on its belly and then using the emergency exits.