American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Syracuse Due to Smoke
Cause of Emergency Under Investigation
Flight Details
- American Airlines flight from Boston to Rochester
- Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft
- Registration N909AE
- Performed by Piedmont on behalf of American Airlines
An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) on February 4, 2023, due to smoke in the cabin.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the flight, which departed from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), landed safely around 3:20 p.m. local time.
There were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew members.
Investigation Ongoing
The FAA is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the smoke.
American Airlines has issued a statement apologizing for the inconvenience caused to passengers and thanking the crew for their quick and professional response.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first time an American Airlines flight has made an emergency landing due to smoke.
In 2020, an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston made an emergency landing in Kansas City due to smoke caused by an electrical problem.
In 2019, an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Philadelphia made an emergency landing in Charlotte due to smoke in the cabin.
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