Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/19/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryTail Strike
Flight PhaseTakeoff
Affected AltitudeFL040
Technical Issue Details
•An Airbus A320-214 (CS-TNX) operating TAP Air Portugal flight TP831 from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lisbon Airport (LIS) was performing its takeoff roll on runway 25.
•The aircraft suffered a tailstrike during the takeoff rotation, with its tail contacting the runway surface.
•The crew stopped the climb at FL040, declared a need to return, and entered a holding pattern to burn off fuel.
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft returned to Rome Fiumicino Airport and landed safely on runway 16L approximately one hour after departure.
•No injuries were reported among the passengers and crew.
•The runway was temporarily inspected for debris.
Current Status
•The aircraft was grounded in Rome for damage assessment and technical inspection.
•Italy's ANSV initiated an investigation into the incident.
Sourceansv.it
Flight Information
Flight NumberTP831
Flight Duration60 minutes
Departure Runway25 (FCO)
Landing Runway16L (FCO)