A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N224JQ performing flight DL-5780 from Cincinnati,KY to Boston,MA (USA), landed on Boston's runway 22L, the tail contacted the runway surface however. The aircraft rolled out without further incident and taxied to the apron.
The FAA reported: "Republic Airways Flight 5780 experienced a tail strike while landing at Boston Logan International Airport around 6 p.m. local time on Monday, July 14. The aircraft taxied to the gate. The Embraer ERJ-175 departed Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 24 hours.
On Nov 5th 2025 the NTSB advised they have opened an investigation into the occurrence resulting substantial damage to the aircraft.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL5780/history/20250714/1555Z/KBOS/KCVG
The FAA reported: "Republic Airways Flight 5780 experienced a tail strike while landing at Boston Logan International Airport around 6 p.m. local time on Monday, July 14. The aircraft taxied to the gate. The Embraer ERJ-175 departed Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 24 hours.
On Nov 5th 2025 the NTSB advised they have opened an investigation into the occurrence resulting substantial damage to the aircraft.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL5780/history/20250714/1555Z/KBOS/KCVG
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