AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, EI-REM

Aircraft rear fuselage touched runway on landing, Ronaldsway, (Isle of Man) Airport, 22 December 2015

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 April 2016

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 December 2015
• Aircraft type: ATR 72-212 A
• Location: Ronaldsway, (Isle of Man) Airport
• Registration: EI-REM

Summary:

The co-pilot, who was undergoing line training under supervision, mishandled the flare slightly and the tail bumper, on the underside of the rear fuselage, made light contact with the runway. The aircraft was inspected and no maintenance action was necessary for it to continue in service.

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ATR 72-212 A, EI-REM 04-16

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Published 14 April 2016