Southwest plane skids off runway in Omaha, NE

[tacobell fan]

A Southwest Airlines plane went off the runway Friday after landing at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in the airport's closure and the suspension of all flights.

The airport reopened late Friday following the closure, with a statement on Twitter warning there would be continued flight delays.

"Initial reports indicate Southwest flight #1643, a Boeing 737-800, traveling from Las Vegas to Omaha, slid onto a runway overrun area after landing and while taxiing to the terminal," Southwest confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement.

Omaha was the final destination for all passengers.

The airport tweeted a statement about the incident.

"A Southwest Airlines aircraft is off the end of Runway 14R after landing at Eppley Airfield. There are no injuries and airport fire crews are working with Southwest to deplane the passengers and take them to the terminal," the airport wrote.

There were 150 customers and six crew members onboard the aircraft," Southwest added. "We are working quickly to retrieve their luggage. We are gathering more details while working with the Omaha Airport Authority and will post additional media statements on SWAMedia.com as we learn more. Safety is always our top priority at Southwest, and we thank our Customers for their patience and understanding."

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[Anta Assamey]

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CHICAGO (WLS) --

A United Airlines plane skidded off the runway at about noon Saturday at O'Hare International due to slick conditions as a snowstorm moved through the Chicago area, the airline said.

Flight No. 656 from Phoenix to Chicago offed the concrete surface. None of the 129 people on the flight were injured, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

"It was a little unsettling when I looked over and we were in the grass," said passenger Lydia McAfe

 

The passengers were escorted off the plane and then bused to the terminal.

There was no word on the status of their flight.

Between 4 and 9 inches of snow fell Friday night into Saturday morning in the Chicago area.

[Pekatapaparao]

fcuk it