A small (think ERJ) Continental aircraft blew out it's left tires upon take-off from KIAH (Bush Intercontinental/Houston) and ATC set aside an emergency runway for it. Apparently this type of aircraft is designed with failsafes for this exact sort of failure, and it was just a matter of burning off fuel. The pilot landed an otherwise perfect landing, save for the fact that the right gear came down first. All 45 passengers and three crew members are unharmed. The aircraft is okay except for its left undercarriage and 48 seat cushions. All this as of a few minutes ago.
Sanitized explosions and death, anyone?