Created Sunday, Mar 31st 2024 13:37Z, last updated Sunday, Mar 31st 2024 13:37Z
A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration TC-JOI performing flight TK-1636 from Munich (Germany) to Istanbul (Turkey), departed Munich's runway 26L when during climb out the crew reported they had a possible tail strike during takeoff and stopped the climb at FL080. A subsequent runway inspection did not reveal any evidence of a tail strike on the runway, however, the aircraft returned to Munich for a safe landing on runway 26R about 30 minutes after departure.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Munich for about 2 hours, then departed again and reached Istanbul with a delay of about 2:45 hours. The aircraft continued service after landing in Istanbul.

Related Flight: TK1636, Turkish Airlines News
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