No one hurt after Panthers' flight runs off taxiway

Field Level Media|published: Fri 9th August, 10:22 2024

Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers helmet on the sidelines in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

No one was injured early Friday when a plane carrying the Panthers home slid off the taxiway in Charlotte, N.C.

Players and staff members were returning from Thursday night's preseason loss at New England when their Delta flight ran into trouble upon landing at Charlotte Douglas Airport at about 2:35 a.m. ET.

An airport spokesman said emergency crews responded after the aircraft skidded into the mud while attempting to taxi to Wilson Air Center.

"The right main gear of Delta 8860 exited the taxiway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport following a normal arrival," Delta said in a statement. "No injuries were reported by the 188 customers who are deplaning and being bused to the terminal. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience."

Delta towed the plane to safety at about 5:30 a.m. and the taxiway reopened about an hour later after work crews repaired the area.

The Panthers flew out of Providence, R.I., at approximately 12:45 a.m. following their 17-3 loss the Patriots in the preseason opener in Foxborough, Mass.

--Field Level Media

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