NTSB Report: United Flight Veers Off Runway at Houston Airport

Incident Overview

• ✈️ United Flight 2477 from Memphis veered off the runway and onto the grass at Houston's Bush Airport in March 2024.
• 💡 The pilot had requested and been granted permission to land using the full length of the runway.

Sequence of Events

• 🔍 As the plane reached the end of the runway, the pilot attempted to turn towards the taxiway but instead ran onto the grass.
• 💥 The incident resulted in the collapse of part of the landing gear and a fuel leak.

Passenger Experience and Response

• 👥 160 passengers were on board, and fortunately, no one was injured.
• ⚠️ Due to the plane being stuck on the grass, passengers had to deplane directly from the aircraft.
• 🚨 Air traffic control immediately closed Runway 27 following the incident.

Investigation Status

• 📄 The NTSB has released a docket of new information, including surveillance video.
• 🔬 The NTSB has clarified that no analysis, probable cause, or contributing factors have been determined yet, as the investigation is ongoing.