Rotation Gone Wrong: The Critical Error Behind LATAM’s Milan Tail Strike
Fear of Landing
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
There are a number of tail strike incidents caused by the take-off weight being logged as lower than it actually was. The Pilot Flying gently applies back pressure on the control column, pitching the aircraft nose up to transition from rolling on the ground to flying in the air. These V-speeds need to be calculated for every flight.
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