Kalitta Air Cargo Plane Skids on Aborted Landing Attempt
A Kalitta Air cargo plane experienced a tail skid, causing sparks to fly, during an aborted landing attempt at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The plane successfully landed afterward with no injuries to the crew.
Portland, OR, July 20, 2026 —
A Kalitta Air cargo aircraft experienced a significant tail skid during an aborted landing attempt at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The incident, which occurred during the landing sequence, resulted in sparks being observed as the plane’s tail made contact with the runway.
The flight crew initiated an aborted landing, a maneuver where the aircraft climbs again after being on approach to landing. During this procedure at CVG, the aircraft’s tail impacted the runway surface, leading to a skid and visible sparks. The exact reasons for the aborted landing were not immediately clear.
Following the incident, the pilots were able to execute a successful landing with the aircraft. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the crew members on board the Kalitta Air plane. The extent of any damage to the aircraft has not been disclosed.
Airport operations at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport were not reported to be significantly disrupted. Further details regarding the cause of the aborted landing and the subsequent tail skid are expected to be released as investigations proceed.
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