yeah, but would take 4 hours to clear the runway because of an engine failure? I dont think so, It might very well have been because of the blown tires, that it did take so long for them to move it. Point is, just because it had an engine failure, does not give it reason for the plane to be sitting on the runway for 4 hours! I am not doubting you though that it might have had an engine failure, just stating that the failure alone would cause the plane to sit on the runway for that long of a time!
Fat Boy, my thought exactly when I first heard about this!