AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, HB-IJB

Tailstrike on landing, Runway 27R, London Heathrow Airport, 3 December 2013.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 December 2013
• Aircraft type: Airbus A320-214
• Location: Runway 27R, London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: HB-IJB

Summary:

During the landing, on a line training flight in benign weather, the tail of the aircraft struck the runway surface, causing airframe damage.

Download report:

Airbus A320-214 HB-IJB 09-14.pdf (149.73 kb)

Published 10 December 2014