Overview
On March 4, 2010, China Airline flight 5233, a cargo flight, experienced a tail strike during takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. The aircraft was a Boeing 747-400 with registration B-18723. The flight continued to its intended destination, Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP) in Taipei, Taiwan.
Crew and Damage
No injuries were reported among the crew. The aircraft, however, sustained substantial damage as a result of the tail strike incident.
Investigation
The Taiwan Aviation Safety Council is conducting the investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the country of manufacture and design of the airplane.