HOUSTON – A plane reportedly skidded off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to technical issues on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Airport officials say the plane is from SkyWest Airlines and was operating as a United Express aircraft, Bombardier CRJ 200.
The aircraft reportedly began experiencing steering issues as it was coming into IAH from Victoria Regional Airport.
At the end of its landing, officials say it continued rolling off the runway.
The plane apparently stopped in a grassy area at the airport.
Officials say the 13 passengers and three crew members on board were evacuated and transported back to the terminal.
SkyWest Airlines officials say their maintenance team will fully inspect the aircraft.
Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration provided the following statement:
“SkyWest Flight 5069 landed safely at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston at about 3 p.m. today. After landing, the Bombardier CRJ-200 lost nose-wheel steering and rolled into a grass area next to the runway. No injuries were reported. The flight departed from Victoria Regional Airport in Victoria, Texas. The FAA will investigate. Please contact the airline for the number of passengers on board and for additional details.”
SkyWest Airlines’ statement is below:
“SkyWest flight 5069, operating as United Express from Victoria Regional Airport to Houston International Airport, experienced a steering issue and rolled off the runway at the end of its landing. There were no reported injuries and we bused our customers to the terminal. Our maintenance team will fully inspect the aircraft.”