Newark Closed Briefly By Nose Gear Mishap

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Key Takeaways:

  • Newark Liberty Airport experienced a one-hour full shutdown and subsequent partial closure following an emergency landing.
  • A United Express Embraer regional jet made an emergency landing due to nose gear problems, resting on its nose on the runway.
  • All 71 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft were safely evacuated without any injuries.
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Newark’s Liberty Airport was shut down entirely for an hour on Monday and operated with one of three runways closed for the balance of the day after a United Express Embraer E-series regional jet made an emergency landing with nose gear problems. Images show the aircraft resting on sheet metal where the front wheels are supposed to be on the runway. All 71 aboard slid to safety without a scratch.

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