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Sparks Fly: Cargo Jet's Dramatic Kentucky Landing
22 Jul
Summary
- A cargo plane experienced a tail skid while landing at a Kentucky airport.
- Sparks erupted from the aircraft's rear as it attempted to touch down.
- The plane later landed safely without any reported injuries.
On Sunday, July 19th, a Kalitta Air cargo plane experienced a significant tail skid event as it attempted to land at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Eyewitness video captured sparks erupting from the rear of the aircraft just before it ascended back into the air. Despite the alarming visual, the flight crew managed to bring the plane down safely.
Following the incident, local media confirmed that no injuries were sustained by anyone on board or on the ground. The cargo aircraft has since been taken out of service by Kalitta Air for a thorough inspection to determine the cause of the tail skid and assess any potential damage.
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