View Full Version : Ex CX 742 damaged in landing accident
akerosid
23rd Oct 2002, 18:13
An ex Cathay 747-200B, B/VR-HIA (now TF-ATD of Air Atlanta of Iceland) suffered substantial damage when landing at Teesside last weekend. The aircraft apparently sustained a tailstrike.
No injuries reported, but not yet clear if it economically repairable.
No tail strike is funny since it can cause significant structural damage.
What is interesting is that over 95% of tail strikes in 747's are during take-off. To hit on landing needs a very low speed and a hugh pitch angle or perhaps just inexperience.
Plastique
29th Oct 2002, 13:15
Aircraft is now in Schipol for structural repair.
Prong Wallop
7th Nov 2002, 03:57
Does anyone know who was flying it?