Created Tuesday, Dec 30th 2025 18:39Z, last updated Tuesday, Dec 30th 2025 18:39Z
A Sun Country Boeing 737-800, registration N851SY performing flight
SY-201 from Milwaukee,WI to Orlando,FL (USA), departed Milwaukee's runway 25L at 09:22L (15:22Z) when the tail contacted the runway surface. The aircraft continued the climb, but stopped the climb at FL270 and diverted to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) for a safe landing on runway 28C about 40 minutes after departure.
The FAA reported minor damage and stated: "AIRCRAFT INCURRED A TAIL STRIKE ON DEPARTURE AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO SKID SHOE, MILWAUKEE, WI."
The aircraft remained on the ground in Chicago for about 3 hours, then continued the journey to Orlando and continued service.
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