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All the way east. driving already treacherous. but it s that passenger jet trying to land in a sweeping rainstorm, then appearing to hydroplane on the slick runway, stopping just short of an airport wall, a busy road right on the other side. emergency vehicles rushing to the scene in burbank. some very frightening moments inside that cabin. firefighters coming aboard to get everyone off. abc s will carr leading us off tonight from california. reporter: tonight, a terrifying landing for southwest passengers after their plane slid off a rain-soaked runway, coming to a screeching halt only after hitting an emergency barrier system. southwest 278, area heavy precipitation directly over top of burbank airport. reporter: southwest 278 was traveling from oakland into rainy burbank with limited visibility when the plane was cleared to land. the pilot came on the radio and said, hey, i just want to let you guys know that the runway at burbank is kind of short, it s rainy, i m going to b ....