Plane's nose gear collapses on landing; Southwest Airlines jet had been diverted to Oakland Airport -- no one hurt in rough touchdown
Controllers attempt to assist pilots
Gregor said a crane is being brought from Phoenix to remove the plane from the runway.
Sharon Cabello, marketing manager for Southwest in Oakland, said only that the nose gear failed but did not give details describing the failure.
The incident is being investigated by both the FAA and Southwest. FAA records show the plane was manufactured in 1991.
Passengers flying out of Oakland International Airport this morning are advised to call their airlines for information about possible delays.
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