This is the nail-biting moment a pilot stops a massive Airbus A350 from a tail strike
Published on Dec 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This pilot somehow narrowly managed to avoid a tail strike at the helm of a massive Airbus A350 in a scene that looks like it came straight from Top Gun.
The tail of the plane very nearly hit the runway, but the captain managed to avoid it by steering the plane clear of the tarmac, narrowly avoiding impact.
We can only imagine how close the pilot came to a heart attack from the sheer terror of that moment, but fortunately, it all went well in the end.
Check it on the nail-biting clip above!
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
