American Airlines Flight Skids Off Runway After Emergency Landing
Quick Summary:
- American Airlines flight 5511 made an emergency landing in Rochester, New York, after experiencing smoke in the cabin.
- The plane skidded off the runway during landing, but no injuries were reported.
- The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Detailed Report:
At approximately 3:20 pm EST on Wednesday, November 30, 2023, American Airlines flight 5511, an Embraer RJ145 jet, was forced to make an emergency landing at the Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York. The plane was traveling from Boston to Rochester when smoke was detected in the cabin. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the air traffic controller instructed the pilot to land the plane immediately. The pilot successfully landed the plane, but it skidded off the runway during the landing process. There were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew members on board. The passengers were evacuated from the plane and taken to the terminal building. The FAA is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the smoke and why the plane skidded off the runway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also assisting in the investigation. American Airlines has released a statement saying that they are "cooperating fully with the FAA and NTSB in their investigation." The airline has also apologized to the passengers for the inconvenience and disruption caused by the incident.
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