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21,000 flights. could a rough landing in 2001 have been its undoing? >> the flying public in order to be safe we need to know what caused this plane crash. >> the a-321, the tail can hit too sharp landing or takeoff. in 2001 that is just what happened to this a-321. despite the damage the plane was repaired. >> if it is done properly and done by a mechanic that is experienced and the procedures followed it shouldnt be an issue. >> air bus rigorously tests for just such a possibility. >> we go be...

Just what happened to this a321. despite the damage, the plane was repaired. >> if its done properly and done by a mechanic thats experienced and the procedure is followed, it shouldnt be an issue. >> reporter: airbus vigorously tests its planes for such a possibility. >> we go beyond the limit by putting the tail on the ground and slowly accelerate. >> reporter: for the tests, the planes are equipped with a special skid to prevent damage, shown in this airbus flight material. >> if its too hars...