Tailstrike during takeoff at Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport

No fatalities • Bucharest, Romania

A TAROM Airlines Boeing 737-300 experienced a tailstrike during takeoff from Bucharest, resulting in an emergency return to the airport.

What happened

On April 4, 2011, a Boeing 737-300, registered as YR-BGD, was performing a scheduled flight from Henri Coanda Airport (LROP) in Bucharest, Romania, to Madrid, Spain. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a tailstrike.

Following rotation, the flight crew reported a loss of lift. Simultaneously, the cabin crew notified the cockpit of an impact felt in the tail section of the aircraft. The flight crew subsequently decided to return to LROP, where the aircraft landed without further incident. There were no injuries reported among the 78 passengers and 5 crew members on board.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Apr 2011 Boeing B737 300 accident near Bucharest, Romania?

A TAROM Airlines Boeing 737-300 experienced a tailstrike during takeoff from Bucharest, resulting in an emergency return to the airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 2011 Boeing B737 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Apr 2011 involved a Boeing B737 300, operated by Tarom, at Bucharest, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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