# Boeing 777 tail strikes runway during takeoff in Cincinnati

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Published: 2026-07-23T16:01:59.750Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines
Summary: A cargo Boeing 777-300ER scraped its tail on the runway during takeoff in Cincinnati. We analyze the incident and its impact on the industry.

## Article

Last week, a **Boeing 777-300ER** cargo freighter operated by **Kalitta Air** had a hair-raising incident: the aircraft's tail scraped the runway during takeoff at **Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport**. It happened on July 23, as reported by [Arecoa](https://www.arecoa.com/videos/2026/07/23/un-boeing-777-roza-la-pista-con-la-cola-durante-despegue-en-cincinnati/). Luckily, the crew continued the climb and the plane landed safely. But the scare is real.

For those of us in travel and aviation, this kind of close call is a reminder that **runway safety is non-negotiable**. A tail strike can be caused by an excessive pitch angle, miscalculated weight, or a gust of wind. The good news is the FAA is already investigating, and Kalitta Air has a solid track record in cargo. **Heads up**: the 777-300ER is a workhorse on long hauls, but on heavy takeoffs you have to nail the numbers.

My take: beyond the scare, this is a **wake-up call for the whole industry**. In the Dominican Republic, where air cargo and passenger traffic keeps booming, each incident is a lesson. Let it serve to tighten protocols, not to panic. Aviation remains the safest mode of transport, and incidents like this, properly investigated, make us better.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/videos/2026/07/23/un-boeing-777-roza-la-pista-con-la-cola-durante-despegue-en-cincinnati/

## Citation

Boeing 777 tail strikes runway during takeoff in Cincinnati. Turismo News. 2026-07-23. https://turismo.news/en/digest/boeing-777-tail-strike-cincinnati