NTSB Report: United Flight Veered Off Runway at Houston Airport

United Flight Incident at Houston Airport

• ✈️ United Flight 2477, arriving from Memphis with 160 passengers, veered off the runway at Bush Intercontinental Airport on March 8th, 2024.
• ⚠️ The pilot had requested and was cleared to use the full length of the runway, but the plane missed a turn towards a taxiway and went onto the grass.
• 💥 The incident resulted in a collapsed landing gear and a fuel leak, though fortunately, no one on board was injured.

NTSB Investigation Details

• 🔍 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released surveillance video and air traffic control audio, providing new details about the incident.
• 🗓️ While the incident occurred a couple of years ago, the NTSB is still in the process of investigating the cause, with analysis and probable cause to be determined later.
• ☁️ Weather conditions, including mist and rain, are being considered as a potential factor in the incident.

Air Traffic Control and Passenger Accounts

• 🎙️ Air traffic control audio captured the immediate reaction, with controllers announcing, "Vehicle off the runway. Runway 27 closed."
• 🗣️ Passengers who were on board the flight will share their recollections of the moments during the incident in upcoming reports.