Iceland B39M at Toronto on Mar 4th 2023, tail strike on balked landing
Last Update: March 13, 2023 / 11:17:30 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 4, 2023
Classification
Incident
Airline
Icelandair
Flight number
FI-603
Departure
Keflavik, Iceland
Destination
Toronto, Canada
Aircraft Registration
TF-ICA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B39M
A post flight inspection revealed the tail of the aircraft had contacted the runway surface.
The Canadian TSB reported they are monitoring but not investigating the occurrence (class 5).
The aircraft remained on the ground in Toronto until Mar 9th 2023, then positioned back to Keflavik. The aircraft returned to service on Mar 11th 2023.
On Mar 13th 2023 the TSB added that the aircraft was on approach to runway 33R "when a glide slope fluctuation caused the autopilot to disconnect. The flight crew continued flying the approach manually. The aircraft deviated above the glide slope (GS) in the later part of the approach, as a result the pilot flying (PF) increased the rate of decent. Just prior to the point of flare, the flight crew increased the nose up pitch to slow the aircraft, but the aircraft touched down hard and bounced. The PIC called for a go around after the bounce and the aircraft was brought around for a second approach. The aircraft landed without further incident. The next flight crew noticed that the tail skid was damaged on their walkaround. Maintenance confirmed the tail skid crush cartridge needed to be replaced, there was no other damage to aircraft."
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 4, 2023
Classification
Incident
Airline
Icelandair
Flight number
FI-603
Departure
Keflavik, Iceland
Destination
Toronto, Canada
Aircraft Registration
TF-ICA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B39M
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