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Learjet Skids Off Teterboro Runway During Landing With No Injuries

A swift emergency response cleared the runway within an hour to limit disruptions.

Overview

  • The Learjet 60, which veered off the end of a runway Monday just before 6:30 p.m., was attempting to land at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
  • Airport fire crews and Port Authority police reached the jet quickly, and officials said no one was hurt.
  • Operations paused after the incident and resumed about an hour later when the runway reopened around 7:30 p.m.
  • Officials have not released the cause or any other details, and further updates are pending.
  • Teterboro, a two-runway airport managed by the Port Authority, staffs on-site Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting units that handle first response to runway incidents.