Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/16/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryTail Strike
Flight PhaseLanding
Technical Issue Details
•Airbus A321-251NX (HL8366) was on approach to land on runway 06L at Taipei Taoyuan Airport.
•The incident occurred on flight BX791 departing from Busan Gimhae Airport.
•During the approach, strong variable winds and windshear warnings were present.
•The flight crew aborted landing and initiated a go-around at 07:02 UTC, and a second go-around at 07:23 UTC.
•During the go-around maneuver from runway 06L, the aircraft tail struck and scraped the runway surface.
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft sustained minor damage to its tail section due to the runway contact.
•After two unsuccessful landing attempts at Taipei, the flight crew diverted and landed safely at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) at 08:08 UTC.
•No injuries were reported among the passengers and crew members.
•Passengers were transported to Taipei via chartered buses arranged by the airline.
Current Status
•The aircraft involved was ferried to Seoul (ICN) on May 19, 2026, for maintenance and repairs.
•Following repair completion and safety inspections, the aircraft resumed regular passenger service on May 22, 2026.
•Aviation authorities have collected flight data to investigate the cause of the tailstrike.
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Flight Information
Flight NumberBX791
Landing Runway06L (KHH)