7 months ago
American Airlines Flight Skids Off Taxiway in Rochester
An American Airlines plane with 90 people on board slid off the path it was supposed to follow at an airport in New York.
This happened while the plane was getting special treatment to remove ice because it was very cold and snowy.
No one was hurt, but the passengers were upset because they didn't get much information about what was happening.
The plane was going to Charlotte, but it had to stay at the airport in Rochester.
People who work at the airport helped everyone get back to the building safely.
A group that makes sure planes are safe is looking into what happened.
American Airlines Flight 3057, a Boeing 737-800, skidded off the taxiway at Rochester Airport during de-icing procedures.
The incident occurred around 7:05 pm local time with 90 passengers onboard, heading to Charlotte.
No injuries were reported, but passengers expressed frustration due to lack of communication.
Airfield operations personnel and airport firefighters responded to assist passengers.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of American Airlines Flight 3057
- What
- The aircraft skidded off the taxiway during de-icing procedures
- Where
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, New York
- When
- Around 7:05 pm local time on Thursday
- Why
- Due to snow and freezing temperatures causing slippery conditions
Key facts
- Flight Number
- 3057
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 737-800
- Passengers Onboard
- 90
- Time of Incident
- 7:05 pm local time
- Airport
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
- Destination
- Charlotte
- Injuries Reported
- None
- Investigating Agency
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Quotes
American Airlines
The airline operating the affected flight
“After completing deicing due to the snow and freezing temperatures, American Airlines flight 3057 partially left the paved surface of the taxiway at Rochester, New York (ROC).”
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“Safety is our top priority, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.”
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Theresa Crawl
A passenger on a different flight at the airport
“When we landed, it didn't seem bad at all. It didn't seem slippery, but we just wondered why it took so long to get to the terminal, because usually it doesn't take that long.”
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Scott Ellsworth
A passenger on the affected flight
“We were just leaving Rochester and were about to undergo de-icing when we slid off the taxiway.”
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Alex Branch
A passenger on the affected flight
“They mentioned a potential issue but didn't elaborate, and we later learned of a malfunction.”
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