Mar 2, 2005
Accident
Substantial Newark, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing were the gusty crosswind and tailwind conditions, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance planning data to account for gusty crosswinds during takeoff.
NTSB NYC05FA054