N540US

Substantial
None

BOEING 757-251S/N: 26487

Summary

On August 07, 2022, a Boeing 757-251 (N540US) was involved in an incident near Atlanta, GA. All 203 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The overpitch control of the airplane during landing resulting in a tail strike.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA22LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N540US.

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