N540US

Substantial
None

BOEING 757-251S/N: 26487

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 7, 2022
NTSB Number
DCA22LA178
Location
Atlanta, GA
Event ID
20220811105714
Coordinates
33.640700, -84.427700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
203
Total Aboard
203

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
26487
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
757-251B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
178
FAA Model
757-251

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DELTA AIR LINES INC
Address
1775 M H JACKSON SERVICE RD
DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30354-3743
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA22LA178