Originally Posted by
prestonh
how this big of a tailstrike was missed on the walk around ? and the fact it damaged the pressure bulkhead and frame.
Where does it say anywhere that the tailstrike was missed on a walk around?
Originally Posted by
prestonh
That is a very serious inflight safety risk on the 7 subsequent flights (if substantiated).
Define substantial. I can have substantial damage to my car in a car accident, yet it still maintains structural integrity and is drivable. My home can (unfortunately) take substantial damage in a storm but still be safe to live in. The NTSB report is issued because of a tail strike occurring.