United Express Flight Overshoots Roanoke Runway

A United Express flight operated by CommuteAir (Flight 4339), an Embraer ERJ145 (tail N21129), overshot the runway while landing at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport on Wednesday night at about 9:00–9:18 p.m. amid heavy rain. The 50 passengers and three crew were unharmed, evacuated, bused to the terminal, and a resource center was set up for travelers and families. The jet ran onto the airport’s Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS)—upgraded last year—which safely stopped the aircraft and prevented injuries or more serious damage. All runways were briefly closed; some reopened after midnight and operations largely resumed by morning, though the overrun runway remained closed and some flights were delayed. The FAA and NTSB are investigating while CommuteAir and airport officials continue to gather information and assist passengers.