No passengers were injured after a plane traveling from Hayden, Colo. to the Denver International Airport had to evacuate on the runway Tuesday morning.
DIA spokeswoman Emily Williams said the plane landed safely, but experienced a mechanical issue that prevented it from reaching its gate. A photo from Steamboat Radio appears to show a deflated tire on the plane.
Rough landing on flight from Yampa Valley airport to this morning. Back tires blown on landing. Passengers evacuated on tarmac. @CBSDenver @MarcKMGH
— SteamboatRadio.com (@SteamboatRadio)
Passengers were bused from the runway to the concourse and United airlines will tow the plane when it is safe to do so, Williams said.
49 passengers and 3 crew members were aboard the plane, according to an airline spokesperson.
