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Tailstrike
Tailstrike is an aviation term that describes an event that occurs during takeoff of an airplane if the pilot pulls up too rapidly, leading to the rear end of the fuselage touching the runway. A tailstrike can also occur during landing if the pilot flares too aggressively.
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