AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-TAWY

Tail strike on takeoff, Manchester Airport, 9 March 2022.

Summary:

During takeoff on a training flight the trainee co-pilot rotated the aircraft too rapidly, causing the aircraft’s tail to strike the runway. The co-pilot had experienced several delays during his training which would have made it harder to learn the correct technique. His low experience coupled with a slight crosswind is likely to have exacerbated the situation.

Bulletin correction:

A correction was issued concerning this report on the day of publication. The correction is included in the report below.

Download amended report:

Boeing 737-8K5, G-TAWY 08-22

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations

Updates to this page

Published 11 August 2022