Tailstrike during landing attempt at East Midlands Airport

No fatalities • East Midlands, United Kingdom

An Air Atlanta Icelandic Airbus A300 experienced a tailstrike while attempting to land at East Midlands Airport.

What happened

On January 10, 2011, at 2150 UTC, an Airbus A300 B4-622R, operating as Air Atlanta Icelandic with registration TF-ELK, was attempting to land at East Midlands Airport (EGNX) in the United Kingdom. During the landing attempt, the aircraft experienced a tailstrike. Following the event, the flightcrew initiated a go-around and subsequently diverted to Stansted Airport (EGSS) in the United Kingdom. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jan 2011 AIRBUS A300 B4-622R accident near East Midlands, United Kingdom?

An Air Atlanta Icelandic Airbus A300 experienced a tailstrike while attempting to land at East Midlands Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 2011 AIRBUS A300 B4-622R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jan 2011 involved a AIRBUS A300 B4-622R, operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic, at East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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