Boeing 757 tailstrike at Stuttgart Airport

No fatalities • Stuttgart, Germany

A Boeing 757 operated by European Air Transport sustained substantial damage during a tailstrike upon landing in Germany.

What happened

On December 12, 2008, at 0515 UTC, a Boeing 757 with Belgian registration OO-DLQ was landing at Stuttgart, Germany. During the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a tailstrike. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airplane, but there were no injuries to any persons on board.

Probable cause

Not specified

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 2008 BOEING accident near Stuttgart, Germany?

A Boeing 757 operated by European Air Transport sustained substantial damage during a tailstrike upon landing in Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 2008 BOEING accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 2008 involved a BOEING, operated by European Air Transport, at Stuttgart, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not specified

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