Crime & Safety
American Airlines Flight Diverted To Seattle For Blown Tire
The flight was headed from Vancouver to Chicago but had to make a landing in Seattle.
SEATTLE, WA — An American Airlines flight was diverted to Seattle on Friday due to a mechanical issue, the airline said.
In a statement, American Airlines said the flight was headed from Vancouver to Seattle.
An FAA spokesman confirmed that a tire on the plane blew out, causing the flight to declare an emergency.
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The flight landed at Seattle just before 2 p.m. local time. An FAA spokesman said the flight landed safely and the runway will be closed for approximately 30 minutes.
The aircraft is currently being inspected at the gate. Approximately 157 passengers are on board.
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American Airlines said the passengers would be moved to a different aircraft if necessary.
We just did an emergency landing in Seattle because the plane's tire blew out. The pilot was like a Sully. Total G. Landed it so smooth. Just wanted to give him some public love and respect. An eventful week indeed.
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) April 19, 2019
This report will be updated.
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