Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 84°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Lightning Strike Causes Emergency Landing At CVG

Monday, March 25, 2019 at 10:13 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

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

York Ridge Road Closure Announced

The closure will begin in early May.
Closure Planned on State Road 250 in Switzerland Co.

S.R. 250 to reopen west of Township Line Road, to close east of Fairview Road.
Indiana Unemployment Rate Falls, Local Rates Rise in Latest Report

The report for February 2026 was released this week.
A Life Surrounded by Bees: Why Our Local Beekeepers Matter More Than Ever

Garry Reeves and his wife Kathy Reeves run a home-based honey operation in Moores Hill.
Southeast Indiana’s Early Heroes: The Civil War’s Medal of Honor Soldiers

As the U.S. marks its 250th birthday, communities across the country are looking back at the people who shaped the nation’s story.
New Report Shows Economic Impact of Initial READI Funding

The report includes summaries of READI impacts for each of Indiana’s regions.

Crunch Time

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Pokémon Club
Expand your Pokémon knowledge at this month's meeting by playing the card game and making a 3D Paper Bulbasaur.
Apr 23, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Teen Content Creation - APL
Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!
Apr 23, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
All-Member Spring Art Show
Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.
Apr 23, 2026 at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)

York Ridge Road Closure Announced

The closure will begin in early May.

Closure Planned on State Road 250 in Switzerland Co.

S.R. 250 to reopen west of Township Line Road, to close east of Fairview Road.

Indiana Unemployment Rate Falls, Local Rates Rise in Latest Report

The report for February 2026 was released this week.

EC's Perkins Sets School Record in 200 Meter Dash

The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.

Switz. Co. 7th Grader Sets School Record in Shot Put

The record was set at Wednesday night's quad meet in Vevay.

Local Sports Report - April 22, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Neal McCoy - No Doubt About It

Trent Harmon There's a Girl 17:53

Bryan Martin Wolves Cry 17:45

Joe Nichols The Impossible 17:41

Eric Church Eric Church - Drink In My Hand - Eagle Only 17:38