Piedmont Airlines plane slides off taxiway in Traverse City snowstorm

A Piedmont Airlines Embraer ERJ-145 slid off a taxiway at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, during a snowstorm on December 4, 2024. There were no injuries among the 44 passengers and three crew members. The flight, American Airlines Flight 5924 from Chicago O'Hare, landed safely but lost traction while taxiing to the ramp. The aircraft remained on the ground until the next morning, delaying its return to Chicago. The snowstorm affected operations at Cherry Capital Airport, causing several delays and cancellations. The aircraft, a 23-year-old model, is typically used for short flights and can operate multiple routes in a single day.