Kalitta Tailstrike KEWR

[Zoneload]

If they did not strike anything then how did they know to return?

 

[sadlmkr]

couple flat tires from the fod. Don't get those from a tailstrike

 

[Junkflyer]

I think it took off from JFK on a repo flt to EWR where it landed as planned. The damage was found after. Not a tailstrike by the way possibly rwy lights.

 

[hkgorbust]

I think it took off from JFK on a repo flt to EWR where it landed as planned. The damage was found after. Not a tailstrike by the way possibly rwy lights.

That's correct. Definitely not a tail strike.
Repositioning flight from JFK to EWR.
Flat tire (tires?) and minor damage to stab in EWR. Runway lights damaged at JFK.
Further FAA and internal investigations underway.