American Airlines Plane Skids Off Runway at Snowy Rochester Airport

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18/01/2024 23h23

An American Airlines plane skidded off the runway and onto the grass at Rochester Airport in New York as it landed on [date]. The aircraft, carrying 53 people, had arrived from Philadelphia around 4pm when it slid off the runway due to snowy conditions. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but emergency services responded to the scene.

Passengers on board the American Airlines flight recounted their experiences on social media. One passenger described the plane's sudden turn on the taxiway, causing it to skid into the grass. Another passenger expressed the intensity of the landing.

Photographs captured from the plane show the snowy field and the plane's wing in the background. A video filmed inside the aircraft showed emergency crews, including firefighters and sheriff's department personnel, responding to the incident.

Passengers expressed frustration at being stuck on the grass for almost an hour before being transferred to the terminal by bus. Video footage showed firefighters escorting passengers off the plane.

A spokesperson from Rochester Airport confirmed that flight AA5811, operated by Piedmont Airlines, had landed safely on the main runway before veering off onto the grass. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. The airport spokesman assured that there were no injuries, and passengers were being transported to the terminal by bus.

American Airlines issued an apology to their customers, stating that the plane had exited the taxiway while en route to the terminal due to snowy conditions. They emphasized that the safety of passengers is their top priority.

Further details or comments from Rochester Airport were not available at the time of reporting.

Despite the skidding incident, there were no injuries reported, and passengers are expected to reach their destinations safely. The investigation into the cause of the incident will continue to ensure the safety and security of future flights at Rochester Airport.

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