Multiple media reported that a plane skidded off the runway after landing at a New York airport on Thursday afternoon.
An American Eagle flight arriving from Philadelphia crashed at Rochester International Airport Thursday afternoon, ABC 6 report. The aircraft was reportedly an E-145 Embraer regional jet operated by American Airlines, which owns American Eagle. According to the paper, the plane slipped on the grass and veered off the taxiway around 4 p.m. after landing.
The plane, carrying 50 passengers and three crew members, encountered difficulties after landing on the main runway, ABC6 reported. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane skidded due to snow on the airfield, which caused an unexpected change in the landing procedure.
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“Safety is our top priority and we apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers,” American Airlines said in a statement, according to ABC 6. (Related: American Airlines passenger who ranted about 'inauthentic' passengers allegedly identified)
Fortunately, there were no obvious injuries from the incident, the newspaper reported. Passengers were reportedly transported to the terminal building by bus.
Passenger Michael Trickey said the plane appeared to be slowing for a turn before landing and sliding off the runway, the Democrat and Chronicle reported. report.
“There was also a very sudden jolt. It was like a huge jolt, just moving everyone back and forth,” he said by phone from aboard the ship, according to the newspaper.
