Final None Aug 6, 2022

N540US accident at Atlanta, GA

Boeing 757-251 — Tailstrike at KATL (Atlanta, GA)

DateAug 6, 2022
Tail numberN540US
AircraftBoeing 757-251 · Boeing 757 · B752
LocationKATL — Atlanta, GA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 121
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseDCA22LA178

Probable cause

The overpitch control of the airplane during landing resulting in a tail strike.

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