Sky Regional E175 at Chicago on Aug 8th 2019, tail strike on landing
Last Update: August 13, 2019 / 19:24:34 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 8, 2019
Classification
Incident
Cause
Tail strike on landing
Airline
Sky Regional Airlines
Flight number
RS-7611
Departure
Toronto, Canada
Destination
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Aircraft Registration
C-FEKD
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-175
ICAO Type Designator
E175
The Canadian TSB reported a post flight inspection revealed damage to the lower rear section of the tail. An assessment for tail strike as well as a phase 2 hard landing inspection are being carried out.
The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Chicago until Aug 13th 2019.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 8, 2019
Classification
Incident
Cause
Tail strike on landing
Airline
Sky Regional Airlines
Flight number
RS-7611
Departure
Toronto, Canada
Destination
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Aircraft Registration
C-FEKD
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-175
ICAO Type Designator
E175
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