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The tail was up in the air : Passengers describe calm, then surprise after Delta plane slides off taxiway
The incident happened in Pittsburgh last night, and people headed to Atlanta finally made it here early Thursday morning. Author: Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated: 8:30 AM EST February 11, 2021
ATLANTA Passengers arriving in Atlanta early Thursday morning described a generally calm atmosphere aboard a Delta flight that skidded off the taxiway before it could take off in Pittsburgh last night, and then shock once they got off the plane and saw what the full situation looked like.
According to an airline spokesperson, Delta flight 2231 was taxiing around 6:30 p.m. prior to departure when the Boeing 717 plane exited the taxiway paved surface.
A plane preparing for takeoff was halted in New York after a Florida couple with their pet dog fled via an emergency slide, authorities say.
The incident took place on board an Atlanta-bound Delta flight as it was taxiing towards the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
Witnesses reported seeing an agitated-looking male passenger force open the front cabin door and jump out using the emergency chute.
He was quickly followed by his female companion who carried the Great Dane puppy.
Fellow flyer Brian Plummer said the pair, named by the airline as Antonio Murdock and Brianna Greco, had moved seats several times on the plane which was not full.