Tail strike during departure from Madrid-Barajas International Airport

No fatalities • Madrid, Spain

An Aero Mexico Boeing 767 experienced a tail strike while departing from Madrid, Spain.

What happened

On April 16, 2013, at approximately 1235 UTC, an Aero Mexico Boeing 767-200, registration XA-TOJ, was operating flight 071 from Madrid-Barajas International Airport in Madrid, Spain, to Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico. During the takeoff roll from runway 36L, the aircraft experienced a tail strike.

The incident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. Among the occupants, two flight attendants sustained minor injuries, while the remaining crewmembers and passengers were not injured.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Apr 2013 BOEING 767 200 accident near Madrid, Spain?

An Aero Mexico Boeing 767 experienced a tail strike while departing from Madrid, Spain.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Apr 2013 BOEING 767 200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Apr 2013 involved a BOEING 767 200, operated by Aero Mexico, at Madrid, Spain.

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