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Title: 767 Tail Strike on takeoff
Post by LOU on Apr 24^th, 2013 at 7:11pm

April 17 Aeromexico tail-strike �on takeoff from MAD

An Aeromexico 767 jet suffered heavy damage to its tail while taking off from Madrid-Barajas .

Reports say there were gusty winds when the incident occurred.

Pilots on Aeromexico Flight 002 climbed to a safe altitude to jettison fuel and made a safe return to land at 16:25.

Two cabin attendants suffered minor injuries.

Inspection after landing showed heavy damage to the tail keel.

The incident is under investigation.

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Title: Re: 767 Tail Strike on takeoff
Post by Markoz on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 3:33am

Looks like the tail hit quite hard!

Title: Re: 767 Tail Strike on takeoff
Post by Eric.M on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 7:42am

overweight perhaps? But im sure thats the first conclusion everyone jumps too

Title: Re: 767 Tail Strike on takeoff
Post by rservice on Apr 25^th, 2013 at 12:12pm

Or maybe over rotation.
Ron

Title: Re: 767 Tail Strike on takeoff
Post by Cappy on Sep 9^th, 2013 at 5:10am

There's a cheap apu for sale!

Title: Re: 767 Tail Strike on takeoff
Post by R. Aranda S. on Sep 9^th, 2013 at 8:34pm

I live near MMMX and spotting the XA-TOJ was always nice. I have friends who work in Aeromexico Manteinance hangars and they say this particular B762 was one of the most beloved frames, it had been in the company more than 13 or 14 years I think.
From MEX, it commonly flew to NRT, CDG, SCL, JFK (Seasonal), MAD, & BCN (Seasonal).

As far as I know the aircraft was not repaired and rests stored in Barajas. It looks like it's pretty much its end.