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Plane Slides Off DIA Taxiway As Freezing Temperatures Grip State

DENVER (CBS4) - One plane at Denver International Airport slid off the taxiway Saturday night as temperatures fell below freezing and much of the Front Range dealt with freezing rain and snow.

dia plane slide 1 (from dia pio)
(credit: Denver International Airport)

The United Airlines 800 flew in from Tucson and slid into the grass after landing and trying to makes its way to the gate.

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(credit: Denver International Airport)

Airport officials say everyone is okay, but it's yet to be determined why the plane slid off the taxiway.

DIA PLANE SLIDE 3 (CREDIT RYAN FIELDS)
(credit: Ryan Fields)

They also say their runways and taxiways were in good condition, and investigators are still looking into the cause.

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