A regional jet operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Air Lines “Delta Connection” brand slid off an icy runway at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Iowa. The plane — a Bombardier CRJ-900 carrying roughly 54 passengers and 4 crew — veered off the paved taxiway after landing.
All aboard were evacuated safely and escorted by bus back to the terminal. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Because of the slip, the airport shut down operations for several hours; flights were delayed or cancelled while crews worked to secure the aircraft and clear the runway. The airport reopened by Sunday mid-morning, though some flights remained disrupted.
The slick conditions from a major midwestern winter storm appear to have caused the slide. A preliminary review from transit officials confirms ice on the runway was the primary factor. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now looking into the incident.