ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tailstrike

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tailstrike is a noun meaning (aviation) Unintended contact of the rear of an aircraft's fuselage with the ground during a takeoff or landing.

Meaning

(aviation) Unintended contact of the rear of an aircraft's fuselage with the ground during a takeoff or landing.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heelstrike, downstrike, takedown, unstart, airstrike, touchdown.

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