Delta MD80 skidss off runway @ LGA 11:09AM EST
Mar 5, 2015, 9:37 am
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The aircraft was expected to next operate DL1685 LGA-MCO, and that flight still shows "on time" for 11:45 on delta.com.
The aircraft was expected to next operate DL1685 LGA-MCO, and that flight still shows "on time" for 11:45 on delta.com.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:38 am
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Runway 13 operations are usually for take-offs only. I can't imagine why it was landing in that direction. I park at nearby Citifield, and the wind was coming in the direction that would have prompted landings on 31 (opposite direction on that runway) or 4.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:40 am
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Here's an up-close video that gives you a pretty good look at the plane's condition. Hard to say if there's damage, but nothing is obvious.
(Warning, slightly salty language):
https://instagram.com/p/z2kcdEiNtE/
(Warning, slightly salty language):
https://instagram.com/p/z2kcdEiNtE/
Mar 5, 2015, 9:40 am
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From National ATC site
Due to AIRCRAFT INCIDENT, the La Guardia Airport (LGA) was closed as of Mar 05 at 11:09 AM EST. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Mar 05 at 06:59 PM EST.
Due to AIRCRAFT INCIDENT, the La Guardia Airport (LGA) was closed as of Mar 05 at 11:09 AM EST. The date/time when the airport is expected to reopen is Mar 05 at 06:59 PM EST.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:40 am
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Mar 5, 2015, 9:43 am
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Not a great day to be flying to NYC. EWR & JFK have some serious inbound ground delay programs also.
EWR: Average arrival delayed 3 hours 7 minutes
JFK: Average arrival delayed 3 hours 8 minutes
...there's always a chance they'll clean up LGA faster than the time they are quoting.
EWR: Average arrival delayed 3 hours 7 minutes
JFK: Average arrival delayed 3 hours 8 minutes
...there's always a chance they'll clean up LGA faster than the time they are quoting.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:49 am
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CNN reporting most flights before 7pm are cancelled.
All inbound flights in the air are being diverted to other airports as LGA is accepting no planes.
They said it could take longer as jet fuel has leaked onto the runway and surrounding areas.
All inbound flights in the air are being diverted to other airports as LGA is accepting no planes.
They said it could take longer as jet fuel has leaked onto the runway and surrounding areas.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:50 am
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Mar 5, 2015, 9:51 am
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I have a work meeting in NYC tomorrow so it would be nice to be able to get there tonight.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:54 am
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The next two aircraft lined up for runway 13 were DL1999 (DTW-LGA) which was made to go around on short final, and DL2522 (TPA-LGA) which was also sent around on long final. Both diverted to BDL and landed safely.
On tower frequency first responders reported a ruptured left wing and aircraft leaking fuel heavily. It will not be a quick fix. Glad everyone is okay and there was no fire.
On tower frequency first responders reported a ruptured left wing and aircraft leaking fuel heavily. It will not be a quick fix. Glad everyone is okay and there was no fire.
Mar 5, 2015, 9:57 am
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Mar 5, 2015, 10:01 am
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Very glad that everyone on board and on the ground seems to be okay.
But, good lord. CNN, that bastion of reporting integrity, is stressing, based off a single, very far away still photo, that the rear landing gear failed or broke off. Followed by commentary about cancelled flights and a tone hinting at why wasn't this flight cancelled, too?
But, good lord. CNN, that bastion of reporting integrity, is stressing, based off a single, very far away still photo, that the rear landing gear failed or broke off. Followed by commentary about cancelled flights and a tone hinting at why wasn't this flight cancelled, too?
Mar 5, 2015, 10:03 am
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The next two aircraft lined up for runway 13 were DL1999 (DTW-LGA) which was made to go around on short final, and DL2522 (TPA-LGA) which was also sent around on long final. Both diverted to BDL and landed safely.
On tower frequency first responders reported a ruptured left wing and aircraft leaking fuel heavily. It will not be a quick fix. Glad everyone is okay and there was no fire.
On tower frequency first responders reported a ruptured left wing and aircraft leaking fuel heavily. It will not be a quick fix. Glad everyone is okay and there was no fire.