snow-packed

Nonetheless, the latest crash illustrates the persistent hazards of so-called runway excursions: accidents and serious incidents in which airliners careen off runways, often because pilots landed too fast, touched too far down the strip, or didn't recognize the difficulty of stopping on wet, slushy or snow-packed surfaces.

Guyana Crash Adds to Runway-Safety Worries Andy Pasztor 2011

My mom is walking ahead of David and me up the icy, snow-packed path to her front door.

Dirty Secret Jessie Sholl 2011

But the latest crash highlights persistent problems and hazards poised by so-called runway excursions: accidents and serious incidents stemming from airliners careening off runways, often as a result of pilots who landed too fast, touched too far down the strip or failed to recognize the difficulty of stopping on wet, slushy or snow-packed surfaces.

Plane in Guyana Crash Slid off Runway Andy Pasztor 2011

Past commercials typically showed the Outback churning up snow-packed inclines.

Subaru Steers to Bigger Niche Mike Ramsey 2011

The Guyana crash illustrates the persistent hazards of so-called runway excursions: accidents and serious incidents in which airliners careen off runways, often because pilots landed too fast, touched too far down the strip, or didn't recognize the difficulty of stopping on wet, slushy or snow-packed surfaces.

Pilot Lapses Suspected in Guyana Plane Crash Andy Pasztor 2011

Most of the all-season tires tested deliver some grip to get around on snow-packed roads, but expect to feather the throttle to gain grip, drive cautiously around curves, and give yourself plenty of time and distance to stop.

Behind the scenes: Consumer Reports snow-traction tire testing in Vermont 2010

Slick and snow-packed roads are expected with reduced visibilities, making travel hazardous.

Monday's forecast: Rain, snow, wind for the West 2010

BKCP-Powerplus starred in a thrilling episode of “One Good Line Theater” on Saturday during a snow-packed Scheldecross Antwerp, round three of the Fidea Cyclocross Classics series.

Radomir Simunek wins 2010 Scheldecross Antwerp 2010

Most of the all-season tires tested deliver some grip to get around on snow-packed roads, but expect to feather the throttle to gain grip, drive cautiously around curves, and give yourself plenty of time and distance to stop.

Behind the scenes: Consumer Reports snow-traction tire testing in Vermont 2010

Sledding down a steep, snow-packed brick street recently glazed by freezing rain.

Learning to Die in Miami Carlos Eire 2010