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2005 Stuttgart Boeing 737 Tailstrike

Stuttgart, DE

On April 23, 2005, a Boeing B737-800 was involved in an aviation accident near Stuttgart, DE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The tailstrike was caused by an extreme aft center of gravity resulting from the remaining passengers and their baggage located in the aft part of the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

Sourcesthe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-11Data APIEditorial standards

A Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 tailstruck on takeoff at Stuttgart on April 23, 2005, due to an extreme aft center of gravity caused by remaining passengers and baggage. One flight attendant was lightly injured.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On April 23, 2005, a Boeing B737-800 operated by a Turkish airline was involved in a serious incident at Stuttgart Airport. The aircraft, which entered service on November 16, 2001, and carries serial number 30478, was originally scheduled to fly from Hurghada, Egypt, via Düsseldorf to Stuttgart. Due to a last-minute schedule change, the aircraft landed in Stuttgart first. Of the 189 passengers on board, 100 deplaned, while 89 passengers in rows 18 through 32 of Section B remained on board for the continuation to Düsseldorf. Approximately 1,860 kg of baggage was also left in the aft cargo hold (hold three). A new load and trim sheet was prepared for the onward flight by an operations agent from Stuttgart Ground, who handed the necessary documents to a ramp agent from Airport Ground Service GmbH (AGS) for forwarding to the captain.

Probable cause

The tailstrike was caused by an extreme aft center of gravity resulting from the remaining passengers and their baggage located in the aft part of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Apr 2005 Boeing B737-800 accident near Stuttgart, DE?

A Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 tailstruck on takeoff at Stuttgart on April 23, 2005, due to an extreme aft center of gravity caused by remaining passengers and baggage. One flight attendant was lightly injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Apr 2005 Boeing B737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Apr 2005 involved a Boeing B737-800, at Stuttgart, DE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The tailstrike was caused by an extreme aft center of gravity resulting from the remaining passengers and their baggage located in the aft part of the aircraft.

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