# NTSB investigations: Tailstrike

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DCA19WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA184.md): Boeing 737 · San Jose, Costa Rica · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2019 · N86534 · Minor damage
  > The CETAC of Costa Rica has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CETAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB DCA19CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA169.md): Boeing 737 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N75436 · Substantial damage
  > the early initiation of the landing flare that resulted in a high pitch attitude and tailstrike.
- [NTSB DCA19CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA066.md): Boeing 757 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N938UW · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent loss of airspeed and increased pitch attitude prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB DCA19WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA043.md): Boeing 777 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2018 · C-FITW · Substantial damage
  > The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777-300ER, which occurred on December 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA19WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA022.md): Boeing 737 · Callao, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2018 · YV2928 · Minor damage
  > The CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on November 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13…
- [NTSB DCA18CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA266.md): Boeing 757 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2018 · N192AN · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper control of the airplane during the landing flare.
- [NTSB DCA18WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA263.md): Boeing 737 · Birmingham, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 2018 · YR-BMF · Minor damage
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on July 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA18WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA270.md): Boeing 737 · Iguazu Province of Misiones, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2018 · LV-HQY · Substantial damage
  > The Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on July 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB DCA18WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA222.md): Boeing 737 800 · Crete, Greece · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 10, 2018 · N276EA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA18WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA123.md): Boeing 737 · Osaka, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2018 · HL7725 · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 09, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA18WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA100.md): Boeing 737 · Auckland, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2018 · VH-YIR · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of New Zealand's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA17WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA209.md): Airbus A321 231 · Christ Church, Barbados · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · N137AA · Substantial damage
  > The Barbados Civil Aviation Department has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 231 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Barbados's investigation…
- [NTSB DCA17LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA145.md): Airbus A321 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2017 · N315DN · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the flight crew’s improper bounced landing recovery procedures.
- [NTSB DCA17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA122.md): Boeing 757 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N633DL · Substantial damage
  > the first officer's failure to attain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB DCA17WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA097.md): Boeing 777 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2017 · VT-JEW · Minor damage
  > The government of Netherlands has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on April 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Netherlands's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA17WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA073.md): Boeing 767 33A · Azraq, Jordan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2017 · N351AX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA17WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA152.md): Boeing 737 · Baraloche, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2017 · LV-FUA
  > The Junta de Investigacion de Acidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on February 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC…
- [NTSB DCA17WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA068.md): Boeing 737 · Dhaka, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2017 · VT-JTD · Minor damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN17LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA055.md): Hiller OH 23B · Tynan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2016 · N5776 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's delayed and improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the tail rotor striking terrain.
- [NTSB DCA17WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA006.md): Boeing 777 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2016 · 9V-SYG · Minor damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on October 09, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation…
- [NTSB GAA16CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA512.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Wilson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2016 · N519EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately survey the area of operation and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA439.md): Bell 206 L4 · Broussard, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N7898X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the helicopter sliding off the aft end of the transport dolly.
- [NTSB GAA16CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA328.md): Airbus AS350 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N4035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent input of the right tail rotor pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an impact with service equipment.
- [NTSB GAA16CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA256.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N323FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike during the landing flare.
- [NTSB GAA16CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA157.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N118ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pitch up and incorrect action of selecting flaps to zero degrees, which resulted in a tail strike during a go-around in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA16WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA111.md): Boeing 737 · Billund, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2016 · TC-TJP · Minor damage
  > The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on March 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGCA of Turkey's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA16CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA113.md): Boeing 767 34AF · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N305UP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot flying's failure to maintain airspeed and correct pitch attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate thrust after disconnecting the autothrottles. Also contributing was the first officer's failure to monitor…
- [NTSB GAA15CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA174.md): Pilatus PC12 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2015 · N220CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of pitch control during an instructional maneuver, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA061.md): Hughes TH 55 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N7089S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed flare during a simulated auto rotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike and rollover.
- [NTSB ERA15CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA089.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Barranquitas, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2015 · N3183T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing which resulted in a tailrotor ground strike and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N174CD · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's contact with the landing pad during a rejected landing.
- [NTSB DCA14LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14LA137.md): Boeing 757 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N553UA · Substantial damage
  > the first officer's failure to maintain the correct airspeed and pitch attitude during landing that resulted in a tailstrike.
- [NTSB DCA14FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14FA122.md): Boeing 767 36N · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N768NA · Substantial damage
  > the early reduction of engine thrust that resulted in an excessive sink rate and nose high pitch attitude during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was a significant change in the vertical and horizontal wind components just prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB DCA14WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA175.md): Boeing 737 - 8K2 · Madeira, Portugal · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 17, 2014 · G-GDFC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA14CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA034.md): Boeing 737 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N8327A · Substantial damage
  > the captain's over rotation during the bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA308.md): Hiller UH-12A · Florence, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2013 · N6331D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing, which resulted in a tail rotor ground strike and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA206.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N2072M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction to recognize before entering the flare that the wind had shifted to a tailwind and terminate the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB DCA13WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA092.md): Boeing 767 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 16, 2013 · XA-TOJ · Substantial damage
  > On April 16,2013, about 1235 UTC, an Aero Mexico B767-200, registration XA-TOJ, operated as flight 071 from Madrid-Barajas International Airport, Madrid, Spain, to Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico, experienced a tail strike while…
- [NTSB CEN13CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA230.md): Wing Harold Kitfox II · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2013 · N389HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB DCA13FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA071.md): Airbus 321 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2013 · N560UW · Substantial damage
  > the captain's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a tailstrike.
- [NTSB DCA13CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA065.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N698DL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain correct airspeed and pitch attitude at touchdown.
- [NTSB DCA13WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA064.md): Boeing 737 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2013 · OY-PSE · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of Iceland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on March 06, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB Iceland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…
- [NTSB DCA13WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA062.md): Airbus · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2013 · D-AIKJ · Minor damage
  > The BFU-DE of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus 330 that occurred on March 06, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The NTSB delegated the investigation to Germany and has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU-DE's…
- [NTSB DCA13CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2013 · N618FE · Substantial damage
  > the flight crews failure to perform a takeoff performance data briefing following the final entries into the Flight Management System, which would have alerted them to the incorrect weight entry and resulting incorrect landing speeds. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ANC12CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA042.md): Beech 1900C · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2012 · N111AX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach and overrotation, which resulted in a tailstrike.
- [NTSB DCA12WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA066.md): Boeing 777 - 206 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2012 · JA701J · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777-246ER that occurred on March 31, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB ERA11LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA481.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N7197W · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation, resulting in a tailboom strike and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA11CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA433.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Humacao, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N413LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during landing.
- [NTSB DCA11WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA086.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 - F · Mumbai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 11, 2011 · D-ALCS · Minor damage
  > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cargo MD-11F that occurred on June 11, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA11WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA041.md): Boeing B737 · Bucharest, Romania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 4, 2011 · YR-BGD · Substantial damage
  > On April 4, 2011, a Boeing 737-300, Romanian registration YR-BGD, operated by TAROM Airlines experienced a tailstrike on takeoff from the Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest, Romania (LROP). The flight crew reported a loss of lift after rotation, and was…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '091')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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