Incorrect crosswind technique factor in BAe ATP runway excursion, Birmingham

An incorrect crosswind technique was a factor in the runway excursion of a BAe ATP at Birmingham Airport, according to a newly released AAIB report.
An incorrect crosswind technique was a factor in the runway excursion of a BAe ATP at Birmingham Airport, according to a newly released AAIB report.
The AAIB reported that a Boeing 737-800 suffered a tailstrike on takeoff from Birmingham Airport after the crew mistakenly used zero fuel weight instead of takeoff weight to calculate thrust setting.