Investigators probe tail-strike by converted 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati

US investigators are examining a tail-strike incident involving a Boeing 777-300ER freighter operated by Kalitta Air that occurred during landing at Cincinnati’s airport on July 19th. Israel Aerospace Industries performed the conversion of the large twinjet type, making it a launch operator for the aircraft. Preliminary details from the US FAA indicate the aircraft's tail sustained damage while scraping the runway surface upon arrival from Brussels. This investigation is currently underway to determine the precise cause of the tail-strike event. The FAA is gathering data and conducting assessments related to this specific incident at Cincinnati.