Pilots Skillfully Handle Boeing 777 Tail Strike During Takeoff in Italy

LATAM Airlines flight makes emergency landing after dramatic runway incident; investigation underway.

A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777 scraped its tail along the runway during takeoff from Milan Malpensa Airport.
The aircraft, bound for Sao Paulo, Brazil, emitted smoke and sparks as it dragged its tail for several seconds.
Pilots managed to take off and safely land back at Milan after circling to reduce weight.
None of the passengers or crew were injured, and the aircraft remains grounded for repairs.
Italy's National Agency for Flight Safety is investigating the cause of the incident.