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Sparks fly as video shows cargo plane go into tail skid during aborted landing attempt
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· July 21, 2026
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - Sparks flew from a cargo plane during a rough attempted landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Video shows a Kalitta Air cargo plane experiencing a “tail skid” during an attempted landing Sunday, according to the company’s Chief Operating Of...
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Key takeaway Video shows a Kalitta Air cargo plane experiencing a “tail skid” during an attempted landing Sunday, according to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Heath Nicholl.
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The incident at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has implications for Atlanta's own air cargo operations, given the city's status as a major logistics hub. While the specifics of this event are still under review, it serves as a reminder that cargo plane safety is a concern for airports across the region, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The fact that the Kalitta Air cargo plane was able to land safely after the tail skid is a testament to the training and expertise of the crew, but it also highlights the need for ongoing maintenance and inspection of aircraft to prevent such incidents. As Atlanta continues to grow as a center for air cargo, the city's residents and businesses will be watching to see how airlines and airports respond to safety concerns like this one, and what steps they take to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods through the city's airports.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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