DETROIT (Michigan, US), Dec 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A cross-country storm dumping snow across the Midwest has led to hundreds of canceled flights and car crashes amid the post-Thanksgiving travel rush.
In one terrifying incident for air travelers, a Delta Connection flight with 54 passengers and a crew of four skidded off an icy runway at the Des Moines International Airport overnight, according to Sarah Hoodjer, the airport’s communications manager.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. local time as Flight 5087, operated by Endeavor Air and originating in Detroit, was landing at the airport, according to a statement from Delta Air Lines.
The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900, “left the paved surface of the taxiway due to icy conditions upon landing,” according to the Delta statement. No injuries were reported and passengers were evacuated from the aircraft and bused to a terminal, according to Delta.
Hoodjer said the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
In a statement, Delta airlines said: “Delta teams at Des Moines International Airport are working to ensure our customers are taken care of after Delta Connection flight 5087 operated by Endeavor Air left the paved surface of the taxiway due to icy conditions upon landing. Safety comes before all else and we apologize to our customers for the experience.” — NNN-AGENCIES