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

Aircraft tail bumper contacted the runway during landing, Isle of Man Airport, 18 December 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 May 2018

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 December 2017
• Aircraft type: ATR 72-212A
• Location: Isle of Man Airport
• Registration: EI-REM

Summary:

During the landing flare the tail bumper on the underside of the rear fuselage made contact with the runway. The aircraft was inspected by engineers and no maintenance action was necessary for it to continue in service.

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ATR 72-212A, EI-REM 05-18

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Published 10 May 2018