Boeing 747 tail strike at Brussels International Airport

No fatalities • Brussels, Belgium

A Cargo B Boeing 747-200F sustained substantial damage following a tail strike during takeoff from Brussels.

What happened

On October 27, 2008, a Boeing 747-200F, operating as Cargo B with registration OO-CBA, was performing a takeoff from Brussels International Airport (EBBR) in Brussels, Belgium. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a tail strike. The flight was scheduled to proceed to Dakar-Yoff - Leopol Sedar Senghor International Airport (GOOY).

There were no injuries reported among the 6 persons on board. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the event.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 2008 BOEING 747 200F accident near Brussels, Belgium?

A Cargo B Boeing 747-200F sustained substantial damage following a tail strike during takeoff from Brussels.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 2008 BOEING 747 200F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 2008 involved a BOEING 747 200F, operated by Cargo B, at Brussels, Belgium.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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