Plane Reports Cargo Hold Issue After Landing at Boston's Logan Airport

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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) says its fire and rescue department is investigating after a plane reported an issue in its cargo hold after landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. and involved a Republic Airways flight. After landing, the plane reported the cargo hold issue, but Massport has already conducted an inspection and found no problems.

Why it matters

Airport cargo hold incidents can raise concerns about aviation safety and security, even if they turn out to be minor issues. Massport, which operates Logan Airport, takes these reports seriously and investigates them thoroughly to ensure the continued safe operation of the airport.

The details

According to a Massport spokesperson, after the Republic Airways flight landed, the plane reported an issue in the cargo hold. The plane is now at the gate and all passengers were able to deplane with no reported injuries. Massport Fire has already conducted an inspection and found no issues in the cargo hold.

• The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

What’s next

Massport's fire and rescue department will continue investigating the incident to determine the exact nature of the cargo hold issue reported by the arriving flight.