Description

On 15 August 2015, an Airbus A321 (N564UW) being operated by American Airlines on a domestic passenger flight from Atlanta to Charlotte as flight 1851 and on short final to runway 36L at destination in day VMC commenced a go around but then struck approach lighting and the paved runway undershot area sustaining a tail strike before climbing away. The flight was subsequently completed without further event but damage to the aircraft was substantial and approach and runway lighting were also damaged. However, none of the 159 occupants were injured.

Investigation

An Investigation was carried out by the NTSB. Relevant data from the CVR and the FDR were downloaded to inform the Investigation and when it became apparent that a temporary loss of control attributable to meteorological conditions may have been a factor in the event, a comprehensive specialist analysis of the available data in that area was commissioned.