Crime & Safety
Small Plane Goes Off Runway At Newark Airport, Flights Delayed, FAA Says
On average, flights are delayed by 95 minutes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
June 28, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. -- A small plane went off the runway after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, causing substantial delays for travelers flying into and out of New Jersey.
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Video of the scene shows emergency vehicles surrounding the plane on the runway and commercial jets taxiing in the background. On average, flights are delayed by 95 minutes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA said it "has temporarily paused some flights into Newark Liberty International Airport because a private Embraer business jet went off the runway after landing. That resulted in the closure of the runway, which reduced the airport's arrival capacity."
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