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Pilots' Union Flags Seven A321neo Tailstrike Incidents, Raises Training & Safety Concerns
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The Airline Pilots' Association has flagged incidents involving a specific aircraft model. This incident is part of a larger pattern, with multiple events occurring since 2020.
Concerns have been raised about training and safety. The Airline Pilots' Association has flagged incidents involving a specific aircraft model. Seven tailstrike incidents occurred over six years, with five of these happening on one particular airline's flights.
The most recent incident led to an aircraft being grounded and its crew removed from duty pending an investigation. This incident is part of a larger pattern, with multiple events occurring since 2020.
Further information about these incidents and the concerns raised by the pilots' association is available from the source, including details about the introduction of a new aircraft model and regulatory shortcomings.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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