Image of DHL A300 tail strike at London Heathrow (Image: AAIB/Crown Copyright)
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AAIB Report Reveals How Airbus A300 Freighter Suffered Tailstrike During Heathrow Landing

An Airbus A300-600F freighter sustained significant structural damage after striking its tail on the runway during a landing at London Heathrow Airport, prompting the crew to initiate a go-around before subsequently landing safely on a second approach. The incident, involving Airbus A300-622F registered D-AEAG, occurred on 12 October 2025 while [read more]