Airbus A321 Tail Strike at Dublin Airport (TC-LTL)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 18 October 2024, an Airbus A321-271NX (neo) with registration TC-LTL was involved in an accident at Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland. The aircraft, manufactured in 2022 with serial number 10878, was powered by two Pratt and Whitney PW1133G engines. The incident occurred at 08:14 UTC during a commercial air transport operation. ## Personnel and Injuries The flight crew consisted of seven members, and there were 103 passengers on board. The commander was a 38-year-old pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of Türkiye. The pilot had 5,227 total flying hours, including 1,344 hours on the specific aircraft type. No injuries were reported among the personnel on board. ## Damage and Investigation The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the accident. The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland was responsible for the investigation, with John Owens appointed as the Investigator-in-Charge on the day of the accident. The investigation was conducted under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, and Statutory Instrument No. 460 of 2009. The final report was published on 19 May 2026.