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]

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