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Thai AirAsia A320 Tail Strike at Khon Kaen Airport (HS-ABB)

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On January 2, 2017, an Airbus A320-216, Thai / English (registration HS-ABB) was involved in an aviation accident near TH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft had a higher than normal angle of attack, resulting in a tail strike and heavy impact with the runway. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC).

Sourcesthe Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-28Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered HS-ABB
Aircraft registered HS-ABB. Photo: calflier001 / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On 2 January 2017, Thai AirAsia Airbus A320-216 HS-ABB suffered a tail strike while landing at Khon Kaen Airport. The aircraft sustained major structural damage, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 2 January 2017, an Airbus A320-216 operated by Thai AirAsia Company Limited, bearing the registration HS-ABB, was involved in an accident at Khon Kaen Airport. The aircraft, identified by serial number 3299, was on flight FD3256, traveling from Don Mueang International Airport. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was carrying a total of 147 individuals, consisting of 6 crew members and 141 passengers. The aircraft was powered by two CFM 56-5B6/3 engines and had a maximum take-off mass of 73,500 kilograms, with a landing mass of 58,196 kilograms during the accident flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft had a higher than normal angle of attack, resulting in a tail strike and heavy impact with the runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jan 2017 Airbus A320-216,      Thai / English accident near TH?

On 2 January 2017, Thai AirAsia Airbus A320-216 HS-ABB suffered a tail strike while landing at Khon Kaen Airport. The aircraft sustained major structural damage, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jan 2017 Airbus A320-216,      Thai / English accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jan 2017 involved an Airbus A320-216,      Thai / English, registration HS-ABB, at TH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft had a higher than normal angle of attack, resulting in a tail strike and heavy impact with the runway.

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Investigation report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC). Original record: https://motdrive.mot.go.th/index.php/s/JKqBGJdHl2cJKke/download. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee (AAIC), Ministry of Transport, Thailand.