Created Tuesday, Feb 17th 2026 19:44Z, last updated Tuesday, Feb 17th 2026 19:44Z
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N809NN performing flight
AA-3203 from Tampa,FL to Washington National,DC (USA), departed Tampa's runway 19R, however, the tail contacted the runway. The aircraft climbed to FL260 and diverted to Jacksonville,FL (USA) where the aircraft landed safely on runway 26 about 50 minutes after departure.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT INCURRED A TAIL STRIKE ON TAKEOFF, TAMPA, FL."
The aircraft returned to service about 10.5 hours.
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