A FedEx Boeing 757-200(SF) registered N977FD experienced landing gear failure and crash-landed, subsequently skidding off the end of a runway at Chattanooga, Tennessee (CHA). Fortunately, the three pilots on board emerged unharmed.
The aircraft was operating flight FX1376 from CHA to Memphis when the accident occurred. The aircraft had departed CHA at 22:32 hours local time on a cargo flight to Memphis International Airport, TN (MEM). After takeoff the flight crew reported an issue with the landing gear. The flight then circled the airport, performed a low pass before landing back at CHA.
First responders, including the fire department’s Special Ops team, police, and EMS, were alerted to the situation as the plane made its final approach. The aircraft came to a stop safely, and there were no reported fires, only engine smoke.
The airport’s main runway is closed indefinitely while the investigation into the landing gear malfunction is ongoing.