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Originally Posted by Tony G
Well you know better than me. I have been spotting for many years now but probably do not get as close as you do. And yes they do get very close, seen a few 777 come close as well. Can argue that the tail of the aircraft has dug itself into the ground from those photos  , sorry could not help myself. |
The worst tail scrapes I've seen in previous years were off B777-300's. Singapore had one that left quite a deep and very long gouge not long after they started using them into Sydney. Thai were another culprit, again with the B777-300.
Thankfully with a bit more practice since then they don't seem to hit them anymore...
You could also argue that this bird has no undercarricage apart from the nosewheel too. No wonder the tail hit....
