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.