Wheel-barrowing

Wheelbarrowing is an undesired condition in tricycle-gear aircraft in which an excessive amount of weight is carried by the nosewheel rather than the main landing gear. The term is derived from the way a wheelbarrow supports most of its load on a single wheel. In aviation, this situation can reduce directional control, increase structural stress, and in severe cases cause runway excursions or accidents.

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