Local expert explains runway mechanism’s role in safe landing after incident in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A local expert is weighing in on the incident at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Wednesday night.

A major factor in the landing was something called Engineered Material Arresting Systems (EMAS).

It’s a critical safety tool that helps slow down the plane…

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