Porter DH8D at Windsor on Sep 21st 2012, tail strike on takeoff
Last Update: September 24, 2012 / 20:28:28 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 21, 2012
Classification
Accident
Airline
Porter Airlines
Flight number
PD-574
Departure
Windsor, Canada
Destination
Toronto City, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GLQG
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
NAV Canada reported a runway inspection at Windsor found no debris (bird remains).
The Canadian TSB rated the occurrence an accident and confirmed the aircraft struck its tail onto the runway while departing Windsor. The crew however suspected a bird strike and continued the flight, a post flight inspection subsequently revealed damage aft of the pressure bulkhead and the tail strike sensor. The damage is currently being assessed. Two investigators have been dispatched on site.
Aircraft Registration Data
Aircraft registration data reproduced and distributed with the permission of the Government of Canada.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 21, 2012
Classification
Accident
Airline
Porter Airlines
Flight number
PD-574
Departure
Windsor, Canada
Destination
Toronto City, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GLQG
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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