#tailstrike
Seconds From Disaster: LATAM Boeing 777 Rejects Takeoff During Rotation
The aborted takeoff appears to have happened after VR, creating a potentially disastrous situation.
100-Ton Weight Miscalculation By Pilots Caused LATAM Boeing 777 Accident In Milan
A critical performance miscalculation on a heavily-loaded LATAM 777 led to an abnormal takeoff.
Every Part Counts: Examining An Aircraft's Small Yet Important Components
Important parts of airliners that aren't visible unless viewed up-close.
Watch: JetBlue Pilot Had To Force A Tailstrike To Avoid Hitting Beechcraft King Air
The pilot thought the oncoming plane would be landing from behind them, not head-on.
Explained: How Airlines Prevent Tail Strikes During Takeoff
Examining the rare circumstances that lead to tail strikes on departure.
The Role Of An Aircraft's Weight & Balance In Safe Flight Operations
An aircraft can be thought of as a giant seesaw, and just like a seesaw, the airplane can tilt up or down based on how t...
Kuwait's Government 737 Business Jet Strikes Tail In Glasgow
Azul E195-E2 Damaged By Tail Strike Landing In Brazil
Air Moldova A321 Suffers Tail Strike Landing In Moscow
Nippon Cargo 747-8 Strikes Tail During Tokyo Go Around
American Airlines Boeing 757 Suffers Tail Strike In Las Vegas
Qantas Boeing 787 Returns To London After Reported Tail Strike
Utair Boeing 737 Slides Off Runway Belly Down
Air Tahiti ATR 72 Suffers Tail Strike - No Injuries Reported
