Mike Pence is safe after plane skids off LaGuardia runway

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, was unharmed when the plane he was riding in slid off the runway while landing on a rain-soaked Thursday evening at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, briefly prompting its closure.

Turbulent weather was credited for a bumpy approach that caused the Boeing 737 Eastern Airlines charter flight's rough landing. The Associated Press reported that the pilot slammed on the brakes, and passengers reported smelling rubber after the jet came to a halt. Several on board noted a fishtail effect after the plane made contact with the runway. (Yahoo News)

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