From the BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4967448.stm A Continental Express jet has landed safely at Houston airport in Texas, despite having damaged landing gear. The plane with 45 passengers and three crew on board had flown around the airport for two hours burning off surplus fuel before landing. The plane reportedly had no rubber on the wheels of its left landing gear. The plane had taken off and was en route for Minneapolis, when the emergency was declared.