Southwest off the runway at MDW

[SoCentralRain]

Local news sources say it was landing on RWY 31C and went through the wall at the departure end.

Godspeed to everyone involved.

SCR

 

[JayhawkDude]

Plane Slides Off Runway At Midway Airport

(CBS) CHICAGO CBS 2 has learned a plane has slid off the runway at Midway Airport and onto Central Ave.

It reportedly went through a field and through a wall. Reports indicate part of the plane may be on Central Ave.

The plane is being evacuated.

Ten ambulances have been sent to the scene.

 

[SoCentralRain]

last metar:
MDW METAR 090137Z 16005KT 1/4SM +SN FZFG VV002 M02/M05 A3005 RMK A02 R31C/3000FT

 

[RP 04]

Citgo, BP, Exxon, Come on guys, the suspense is killing me...

 

[=w=]

Citgo, BP, Exxon, Come on guys, the suspense is killing me...

Looking on Google Earth I don't see any gas stations at the end of 31C at 55th and Central. Guess the fuel hedges are working fine. No reports of any serious injuries BTW

 

[SlapShot]

What is the over/under for the Vref + crossing the fence this time?

 

[Erlanger]

It was Southwest 1248 from Baltimore. Reports say there was no injuries. Everyone safe, crew and passengers.

 

[gkrangers]

last metar:
MDW METAR 090137Z 16005KT 1/4SM +SN FZFG VV002 M02/M05 A3005 RMK A02 R31C/3000FT

The ILS 31C requires 4000 feet vis.

 

[DrunkIrishman]

"paging

 

[DrunkIrishman]

"paging All

 

[DrunkIrishman]

"paging All Monday Morning

 

[DrunkIrishman]

"paging All Monday Morning Quarterbacks, Please Report

 

[DrunkIrishman]

"paging All Monday Morning Quarterbacks, Please Report To The Flightinfo Board

 

[DrunkIrishman]

"paging All Monday Morning Quarterbacks, Please Report To The Flightinfo Board Immediately For More Pilot

 

[AlbieF15]

...CNN reporter on the scene pointed out he is a STUDENT PILOT and ALMOST has his liscense, so we know he'll get only the facts...

 

[flyhomefast]

Didn't they do this in Burbank?

 

[SWA/FO]

Real nice... Very professional (a few of y'all)

 

[P-Dawg_QX]

The ILS 31C requires 4000 feet vis.

Amazingly, RVR is known to change over time.

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

Citgo, BP, Exxon, Come on guys, the suspense is killing me...

post of the year, bar none

 

[JayhawkDude]

Plane Overshoots Runway, Lands On Busy Road

(CBS) CHICAGO CBS 2 has learned a plane has slid off the runway at Midway Airport and onto Central Ave.

Southwest Flight 1248 from Baltimore reportedly overshot the runway and crashed through a metal fence at 55th and Central, ending up in the middle of Central Ave. The plane was reportedly bound for Las Vegas.

The plane has been evacuated.

Ten ambulances have been sent to the scene.

WBBM 780 reports that at least one car was struck and one person had to be extricated.

An aircraft mechanic at Midway told WBBM-AM that the plane's nose gear had collapsed, at least one of the engines was damaged and the jet appeared to have been hit by a vehicle.

Fire officials say 98 people may have been on board this plane. There are no reports of serious injuries on the plane. They are being checked out on CTA warming buses.