American Airlines Flight Slides Off Runway
Fortunately, no one was injured when an American Airlines flight skidded off the runway at New York's Greater Rochester International Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred after the plane had landed and was attempting to taxi to the terminal. The flight had originated from Philadelphia International Airport and arrived in Rochester at approximately 4 p.m. local time.
The Embraer E145 airplane, operated by Piedmont Airlines, was carrying 50 passengers and three crew members. According to a spokesperson for Monroe County, the jet veered off the taxiway and onto the grass while making a turn. The exact cause of the incident remains unknown at this time.
An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed that the plane had exited the taxiway due to snowy airfield conditions. The airline expressed gratitude that no injuries occurred during the incident.
A passenger on the flight took to social media to share a photo of the plane resting on the grass with the caption, "My @AmericanAir plane just ran off the runway into the grass at @ROCAirport. Happy landings."
Additionally, a video posted by the same passenger showed the passengers disembarking down a metal stairway in the middle of a snowy field, with the assistance of firefighters.
Safety Concerns Continue to Plague Airline Industry
Following a series of dangerous winter storms that have hit the Northeast and other parts of the U.S., airlines have been forced to cancel thousands of flights, causing chaos and confusion for travelers.
One recent incident involved an Alaska Airlines flight in which a door panel blew off mid-flight. The plane, a Boeing 737 Max 9, had to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon shortly after takeoff. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded several Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have launched formal investigations into the incident.
In addition to this incident, the FAA has announced that it will investigate a runway slide that occurred recently.
Safety remains a top priority for airlines, and they apologize to their customers for any inconvenience caused.
