A United Express flight landing in Charlottesville experienced a scare after its right wing tip impacted the runway during an attempt to touch down. The aircraft — a SkyWest-operated Bombardier CRJ-700 — conducted a go-around after the wing strike and landed safely on its second attempt.
While the aircraft ultimately landed safely, questions are being asked about the safety of performing a go-around after the wing struck the runway. The CRJ-700 remained grounded in Charlottesville for over 48 hours before flying to Tucson, which is home to a major SkyWest Airlines maintenance base.
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