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Lufthansa 747-8 narrowly avoids tail strike during aborted landing at LAX

Original: Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Escapes Tail Strike By Inches At LAX As Pilots Abort Landing

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 reportedly came within inches of a tail strike at Los Angeles International Airport after its pilots aborted a landing. The widebody's rear fuselage is said to have nearly contacted the runway during the go-around, an incident aviation watchers say highlights how close such manoeuvres can come to serious damage.

Why now: A near-miss involving one of the world's largest passenger aircraft at a major airport draws wide aviation and safety attention.

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