UA A320 gear collapse at EWR currently on rwy 4L...aircraft being evacuated
UA A320 gear collapse at EWR currently on rwy 4L...aircraft being evacuated
The three most common expressions in aviation are, "Why is it doing that?", "Where are we?" and "Oh Crap".
Sergio and some others are there. He said he got pics!
'My idea of a good picture is one that's in focus and of a famous person doing something unfamous.' Andy Warhol
Call the Star Ledger and News and Post. Many could be made on those.Originally Posted by NIKV69
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' "
Ronald Reagan
United flight makes emergency landing at Newark Airport after landing gear trouble
By Brian Whitley/The Star-Ledger
January 10, 2010, 12:10PM
NEWARK -- A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport this morning when its right main landing gear failed to extend, authorities said. The incident briefly shut down the airport, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
United Airlines Flight 634 from Chicago with 53 people aboard landed safely at 9:27 a.m. at Newark, its intended destination, United spokesman Robin Urbanski said in a statement.
Passengers were evacuated and there were no injuries, according to the Port Authority. There were 48 passengers and five crew members on board.
The plane's right main landing gear did not extend, though its nose and left main landing gear did, said Arlene Salac, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ron Marsico, a spokesman for the Port Authoritym, said the incident briefly shut down the airport.
Flights have resumed but the incident has closed a runway, causing delays of up to 45 minutes for departing flights, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The airplane, an Airbus 319, left Chicago's O'Hare International Airport just before 6 a.m., bound for Newark, according to the United Airlines website. Authorities did not explain what went wrong with the landing gear.
ABC news, however, showed a photograph of what appears to be the disabled plane parked on the runway, with its right wing touching the ground, surrounded by emergency vehicles.
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' "
Ronald Reagan
A few flights diverted to JFK as a result. I was out on the ramp when an AA 737 came in which is very rare at JFK. Even JFK tower asked what it was doing at JFK.
I saw it, was pretty nuts. The one day I forget my phone. Good job diego
The PHL Spotters forum is reporting PHL got a CO 752W and 2 CO 739's diversions. Being a Sunday morning (light traffic) and severe clear conditions I'm sure many flights had less hold fuel onboard than during heavier traffic times and less ideal weather.
My 2 cents
LGA777
yeah, we had GREAT shots of it until port authority took all of our memory...more details to come.
Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
Bill
Good stuff Bill.. way to go!
Tom
"Keep 'em Flying"
Who would have thought I'd be at EWR shooting yet another crashed plane. Three crashed planes in 2.5 years. I am on a roll!
Senga
Nice picture Senga!! Great Job..
Tom
"Keep 'em Flying"
Great shots, Bill and Senga!
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senga, where were you that you got that shot?!
Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
Great shot guys! Glad everyone is ok.
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