On Saturday night, an American Airlines flight encountered difficulty in stopping after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, as confirmed by the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration stated that AA Flight 1632 experienced a braking malfunction upon landing, causing it to run into the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) located at the end of the runway.
EMAS is designed to enhance runway safety by using crushable material placed at the end of a runway to aid in stopping an aircraft that overshoots the runway. The lightweight material allows the aircraft’s tires to sink in, decelerating its motion as it moves through the material.
After the incident, the passengers and crew were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal via buses approximately 90 minutes after landing. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
According to reports from The Dallas Morning News, the flight originated from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and carried 99 passengers and six crew members. The aircraft involved was identified as a Boeing 737-800.
The FAA has initiated an investigation into the incident.
