During the peak season of the summer flight schedule, Marabu Airlines, a partner of Condor, suffered a severe blow: one of the airline's Airbus A320s suffered a so-called tailstrike when landing at Munich Airport. This event caused the aircraft to touch down on the runway with its tail, causing significant damage and leading to several weeks of repairs in Sofia. The incident occurred on June 27, 2024, when flight Marabu 6023 from Hurghada landed in Munich. During landing, a tailstrike occurred, causing the tail of the aircraft to touch the runway. This event is particularly critical as it can lead to structural damage to the fuselage. In this case, the damage was so significant that the Airbus A320 with the registration ES-MBC had to be taken out of service. After the incident, the aircraft was initially parked at Munich Airport and later, on July 23, 2024, flown to Sofia for extensive repairs. This delay and the failure of an aircraft are particularly serious in the high season, as airlines rely on maximum availability of their fleet during this time. The Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun investigating the incident. A detailed analysis should clarify how the tailstrike could have occurred. Such investigations are crucial to further improve safety standards in aviation and prevent similar incidents in the future. Tailstrikes can have various causes, including pilot error, technical problems or unfavorable weather conditions. Impact on flight operations The failure of the ES-MBC poses considerable challenges for Marabu Airlines.
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