A serious incident at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on September 24, 2025, highlighted the dangers of wet-weather landings and showed how modern safety systems protect lives.
Aircraft Lands Beyond Runway
A United Express Embraer ERJ-145, operated by CommuteAir for United Airlines, landed long during heavy rain at 10:00 PM. The aircraft could not stop on the wet surface and ran past the end before halting in the Engineered Materials Arrestor System, or EMAS.
Passengers Escape Without Injuries
All 53 passengers and crew walked away safely. The aircraft suffered only minor damage. Emergency teams responded quickly, helped passengers deplane using portable stairs, and transported them by bus to the terminal. The Federal Aviation Administration has already launched an investigation.
How EMAS Works in Runway Overruns
The EMAS system prevents dangerous overruns. It uses crushable concrete blocks at the end of runways. When an aircraft enters, the wheels sink in, the blocks absorb energy, and the plane slows down quickly and safely.
Evidence of EMAS in Action
At Roanoke, deep tracks marked the arrestor bed, clear proof that the system worked exactly as intended. Investigators are now studying the performance of the EMAS and the factors that led to the long landing.
Renewed Focus on Runway Safety
This event highlights the value of EMAS in aviation. By 2024, EMASMAX systems were active at 121 runway ends across 71 U.S. airports, often where space limits safety zones. The Roanoke incident again proves the system’s crucial role in preventing disaster.
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