Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 11 May 2002
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-400
Location: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft tailAircraft tail
Category: Accident
A catastrophic landing occurred, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft’s tail and fuselage. The tail impacted the ground, causing severe damage to the underside of the fuselage.A catastrophic landing occurred, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft’s tail and fuselage. The tail impacted the ground, causing severe damage to the underside of the fuselage.
Description
During landing, the tail of the aircraft touched the ground. The underside of the fuselage was severely damaged.
Primary Cause
Aircraft landing conditions and aerodynamic instability.Aircraft landing conditions and aerodynamic instability.Share on:
