AIRBUS A321-231
Charlotte, NC — May 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA23LA278 |
| Event ID | 20230511135369 |
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.21588, -80.95088 |
| Airport | CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A321-231 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 177 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The captain’s failure to maintain the appropriate airspeed and pitch attitude during landing which resulted in a tailstrike.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.