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Regional Jet Scrapes Wing on Runway During Texas Landing

An American Eagle flight tilted to its side during landing at McAllen International Airport Tuesday morning, dipping a wing onto the runway. (Published Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015)

An American Eagle flight tilted to its side during landing at McAllen International Airport Tuesday morning, dipping a wing onto the runway, and the frightening moment was captured by a plane spotter.
American Eagle flight 5786, a Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet operated by Mesa Airlines, departed Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport en route to McAllen International Airport in McAllen, Texas.

Juan De La Garza, of Los Fresnos, Texas, tells NBC 5 he was in the area of the airport and decided to test out his new camera as a novice plane spotter.

He said he watched the plane on approach through the viewfinder but noticed the right side of the plane dip toward the runway when landing.

He said saw the wing make contact when he uploaded the pictures onto his computer.

In a statement to NBC 5, Mesa Airlines officials said, in part:

"Due to concerns about possible damage incurred on landing, the aircraft was removed from service for inspection. Passengers exited the aircraft normally and there were no reported injuries. Mesa Airlines is conducting an investigation."