Flights were halted at New Jersey‘s Newark airport on Saturday after a plane skidded off a runway while landing, but no one was hurt, federal officials said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said United Airlines Flight 627 landed at 1 p.m. from Denver and skidded off the left side of Runway 22 at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The FAA issued a statement saying the left plane’s main landing gear was stuck in a grassy area and that the plane would be towed after passengers were evacuated.
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Newark airport said arrivals and departures were on hold and advised travelers to check with their carrier.
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United Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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