Date: 05/05/2011 21:04
Location: New York-LaGuardia (LGA/KLGA)
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas MD-83 Registration: N966TW
Operator: American Airlines Flight: AA366
Phase: Landing
Level of Damage: Unknown
Injuries & Fatalities: None
Weather: 052104Z 31017G25KT 10SM SCT095 17/M04 A2988
Description: American Airlines flight AA366 on landing the left wing tip struck the runway and executed a missed approach. The airplane landed on second attempt without incident.
Source: FAA
I was on this flight and want to understand the seriousness of this. Luckily, I did not realize the wing was damaged until we parked at the gate and saw the mainteance crew taking pictures and could visibly see the damage. However, I was extremely concerned after the major listing to the left on the first attempted approach and not knowing why we didn’t actually land. As we were circling around for an additional 15-20 minutes and could see JFK, Newark, and other various runways, I was wondering why we didn’t opt for a different location or quicker landing. I am a frequent flier and never experienced anything like this. I am very thankful everyone arrived safely, but still shaken up about the event.
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