Jennifer Edwards Baker

Fox 19

A cargo plane was diverted to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport early Wednesday and had a minor tailpipe fire after it landed and was taxiing on the runway, an airport spokeswoman said.

The plane was evacuated, and no one was hurt, said Mindy Kershner. The aircraft did not sustain any major damage.

“Once it taxied, there was a minor tailpipe fire so our fire department was called to respond and was able to put that out.”

She was not sure where the plane was headed or why it was diverted to CVG.

“It was not diverted here due to the fire,” she said.

She said the plane will now be towed to another location at the airport, the north ramp, where it will remain until other arrangements can be made.

It’s unclear how many people were on board beside a pilot and co-pilot, she said.

The plane has the words “Worldwide Services” on it, indicating it services United Parcel Service (UPS).

UPS has a hub in Louisville.

The incident remains under investigation.

Enquirer media partner Fox 19 provided this report.