Runway Overrun System Works, But It's Not Cheap
Emas prevented this Bombardier CRJ from plunging down a ravine just yards from the end of the runway.
Emas prevented this Bombardier CRJ from plunging down a ravine just yards from the end of the runway.

Ninety percent of airplanes that run off the end of runways are traveling at less than 60 knots when they exit, according to FAA data. Most of these airplanes came to a stop within 1,000 feet of the end.