Runaway FedEx plane crashes in Texas
A Fedex ATR-42 Plane crashes at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Texas Tuesday approximately 4:40 a.m. in freezing mist.
Officials said, that the Fedex ATR-42, which is a cargo twin-turboprop aircraft originated at the forth Worth alliance Airport and came down in Lubbock at the end of the runway, and caught fire, suddenly causing complete closure of the airport.
FedEx officials say both pilots are safe, a 52 year-old man, and a 26 year old woman, were taken to University Medical Center for a complete evaluation, with what appeared to be minor injuries, said James Loomis, director of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
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