Emergencies

ضربة الذيل

An incident in which the tail of the aircraft contacts the runway surface during take-off or landing due to excessive pitch attitude.

Quick answer: An incident in which the tail of the aircraft contacts the runway surface during take-off or landing due to excessive pitch attitude.

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Quick answer

An incident in which the tail of the aircraft contacts the runway surface during take-off or landing due to excessive pitch attitude.

Why it matters

ضربة الذيل matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is ضربة الذيل?

In this glossary, ضربة الذيل refers to: An incident in which the tail of the aircraft contacts the runway surface during take-off or landing due to excessive pitch attitude.

How is ضربة الذيل used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "تم الإبلاغ عن ضربة الذيل أثناء الهبوط، يجري فحص الطائرة لأضرار هيكلية."

Why does ضربة الذيل matter in aviation?

ضربة الذيل matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses ضربة الذيل?

ضربة الذيل is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does ضربة الذيل belong to?

In this glossary, ضربة الذيل is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An incident in which the tail of the aircraft contacts the runway surface during take-off or landing due to excessive pitch attitude.

Operational example

Tail strike reported on landing roll, aircraft under inspection for structural damage.

Localized term

ضربة الذيل

Localized example

تم الإبلاغ عن ضربة الذيل أثناء الهبوط، يجري فحص الطائرة لأضرار هيكلية.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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