Flight Operations Briefing Notes
Takeoff and Departure Operations Preventing Tailstrike at Takeoff
Flight Operations Briefing Notes Takeoff and Departure Operations Preventing Tailstrike at Takeoff
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Introduction
A tailstrike occurs if the tail of an aircraft touches the runway during takeoff or landing. It can occur with any type of aircraft although long aircraft may be more prone to tailstrike, because tailstrike occurrence is directly related to pitch attitude versus aircraft geometry and main landing gear status. Tailstrikes can result in significant structural damage to the aircraft and, therefore jeopardize the safety of the flight and lead to considerable maintenance action. Note: The purpose of this Flight Operations Briefing Note is to address tailstrikes occurrence at takeoff.
II
Background Information – Statistical Data
II.1 Statistical Data
About 25% of reported tailstrikes occur at takeoff and 65% at landing (Source: Airbus-2004). Note: Tailstrike at landing is addressed in the Flight Operations Briefing Note Preventing Tailstrike at Landing. The main causes of tailstrikes at takeoff are a non appropriate rotation technique and premature rotations. However, it is usually difficult to determine one specific cause for tailstrikes. In fact, tailstrikes involve several contributing factors and often occur in adverse weather conditions (e.g. crosswind, turbulence or windshear).
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Takeoff and Departure Operations Preventing Tailstrike at Takeoff
Flight Operations Briefing Notes Takeoff and Departure Operations Preventing Tailstrike at Takeoff
I
Introduction
A tailstrike occurs if the tail of an aircraft touches the runway during takeoff or landing. It can occur with any type of aircraft although long aircraft may be more prone to tailstrike, because tailstrike occurrence is directly related to pitch attitude versus aircraft geometry and main landing gear status. Tailstrikes can result in significant structural damage to the aircraft and, therefore jeopardize the safety of the flight and lead to considerable maintenance action. Note: The purpose of this Flight Operations Briefing Note is to address tailstrikes occurrence at takeoff.
II
Background Information – Statistical Data
II.1 Statistical Data
About 25% of reported tailstrikes occur at takeoff and 65% at landing (Source: Airbus-2004). Note: Tailstrike at landing is addressed in the Flight Operations Briefing Note Preventing Tailstrike at Landing. The main causes of tailstrikes at takeoff are a non appropriate rotation technique and premature rotations. However, it is usually difficult to determine one specific cause for tailstrikes. In fact, tailstrikes involve several contributing factors and often occur in adverse weather conditions (e.g. crosswind, turbulence or windshear).
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