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Investigators cite excessive pitch input after bounced landing in Delta A321 tail-strike at LaGuardia

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US investigators believe excessive pitch input after a bounced landing caused a Delta Air Lines A321 to strike its tail at New York LaGuardia earlier this year. The first officer was undergoing operational training at the time of the occurrence.

Discovered 2026-10-26T04:05:22.224540-07:00 | 2026-10-26T04:05:22.224540-07:00

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  • The investigators’ account links the tail strike to pitch input following a bounced landing, making the event relevant to approach, landing and recovery procedures.
  • The first officer was in operational training, putting training and supervision in focus as investigators examine the circumstances of the occurrence.

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