Republic E175 at Boston on Jul 14th 2025, tail strike on landing

Last Update: November 5, 2025 / 15:29:24 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 14, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Tail strike on landing

Airline
Republic Airways

Flight number
DL-5780

Departure
Cincinnati, United States

Destination
Boston, United States

Aircraft Registration
N224JQ

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-175

ICAO Type Designator
E175

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.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Country of Registration
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Date of Registration
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 14, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Tail strike on landing

Airline
Republic Airways

Flight number
DL-5780

Departure
Cincinnati, United States

Destination
Boston, United States

Aircraft Registration
N224JQ

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-175

ICAO Type Designator
E175

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