Jul 22, 2026

No injuries reported after C-130 makes emergency landing at Rosecrans Memorial Airport

Posted Jul 22, 2026 5:00 PM

By MATT PIKE

No injuries were reported after a C-130 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

Eight passengers were on board the aircraft which was forced to land around 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, all which worked for the 139th Airlift Wing.  Airport Manager Julius Rice cited hydraulic failure as the reason for the emergency landing; however, it is unknown what caused the failure.

Numerous law enforcement and safety officials were on scene to respond to the incident. 

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