Footage Shows the Moment Passengers Disembark Plane that Slid off ‘Snowy’ Runway in Rochester

Footage posted online documented the moment passengers unboarded an American Eagle plane that slid off the runway upon landing in Rochester, New York, on Thursday, January 18.Traveler @mltrickey filmed and shared images of airport crews helping passengers of American Eagle flight 5811 disembark the plane directly from the grass.Parent company American Airlines said in a statement that “after landing safely in Rochester (ROC), American Eagle flight 5811, operated by Piedmont Airlines with service from Philadelphia (PHL) to ROC, exited the taxiway while in transit to the terminal due to snowy airfield conditions.”None of the 50 passengers and three crew members on board were injured, local media shared.An hazardous weather advisory is still in effect for the area, with snowfall expected to continue until Friday night. Credit: @mltrickey via Storyful