Lightning Strike Causes Emergency Landing At CVG

The incident occurred early Monday morning.

(Hebron, Ky.) – A bolt of lightning caused a cargo plane to make an emergency landing Monday morning at Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky International Airport.

A DHL cargo plane made the emergency landing around 2:00 a.m., reports a FOX-19.

CVG officials say its unclear how long the plane was in the air before it was struck by lightning. It’s also unknown at this time if the plane had just departed CVG or if it was just arriving.

No injuries were reported.

More from Local News


Events

Former Madison Mayor, and School Resource Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Child Exploitation

He will serve 5 years probation along with registering on sex offender registry

Victoria Martz Announces Candidacy for State Rep. in District 55

Martz will be on the Democratic Primary for District 55.

Milan Swim Teams Capture ORVC Championships

The streak rolls on for Milan.

Local Sports Report - January 16-17, 2026

Girls Wrestling State Finals, EIAC Boys Wrestling, hoops, and swimming stats and scores.

Redwine, Roell and Bills Represent SEI at IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Finals

Redwine and Roell each placed in the 125-pound tournament.

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Eddie Rabbitt - Two Dollars in the Jukebox

Chris Young Who I Am With You 10:05
Carrie Underwood Don't Forget To Remember Me 10:02
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 10:00
Miranda Lambert It All Comes Out In The Wash 9:57