Breaking: FedEx plane skids off runway in Chattanooga after landing gear failure
Chattanooga, Tennessee – A FedEx plane skidded off the end of a runway at an airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after experiencing a landing gear failure, according to emergency officials. The incident occurred late Wednesday night with three people aboard the Boeing 757 aircraft.
The Chattanooga Fire Department provided updates on social media, stating that the plane came to a stop between the runway and a nearby road. Luckily, all three individuals on board the aircraft have been accounted for.
The Federal Aviation Administration and FedEx have been contacted for further information regarding the incident.
Emergency crews responded to the Chattanooga Regional Airport just after 11 p.m. after receiving reports of the aircraft’s final approach with landing gear failure. Fire officials reported that the plane circled before making the emergency landing.
Although the plane’s engines emitted smoke, no fire was detected, according to the fire department. The department praised the efforts of the pilot, airport personnel, and all responding agencies for their coordinated efforts.
Further updates on the incident are awaited as investigations continue.