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American Airlines 737 Partially Leaves Taxiway at Rochester Airport

Investigators are reviewing the taxiway excursion after officials said weather was not a factor.

Overview

  • Flight 3057 to Charlotte, a Boeing 737-800 carrying about 90 passengers, slipped off the paved taxiway Thursday night with no injuries reported.
  • American Airlines said the aircraft had just completed deicing due to snow and freezing temperatures before the excursion.
  • Passengers were transported by bus back to the terminal as airline staff assisted with rebooking and provided hotel accommodations as needed.
  • The carrier planned a Friday morning re-departure and arranged for a tow and inspection before further flight.
  • Officials said the airfield was clear of snow and ice, and a preliminary account suggested the pilot may have taken a wide turn, with the cause still under investigation.