United Airlines Jet Skids Off Houston Runway, Raising More Safety Concerns Following String of Aviation Mishaps

United Airlines Jet Skids Off Houston Runway, Raising More Safety Concerns Following String of Aviation Mishaps
A United Airlines jet sits in a grassy area after leaving the taxiway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on March 8, 2024. Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via AP
Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
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A commercial United Airlines jet skidded off an airport runway in Houston on Friday, in the latest incident sparking nationwide concern over aviation safety.

“After landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, United Airlines Flight 2477 rolled onto the grass when exiting onto the taxiway” according to a statement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
Rachel Acenas is an experienced journalist and TV news reporter and anchor covering breaking stories and contributing original news content for NTD's digital team.
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