American Airlines flight lands safely after emergency call – WSOC TV

CHARLOTTE — An American Airlines flight had to conduct an emergency landing Saturday morning at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

The flight landed safely around 11:20 a.m.

MEDIC said no one from the flight was transported to the hospital.

Details are limited at this time, but a viewer posted this video of the plane taxiing once it landed:

The emergency landing prompted a large response from first responders amid already frustrating traffic near the airport.

>>> SEE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

⚠️ Traffic continues to be heavy on Airport roadways. Be sure to allow extra time for your commute to CLT. @CLTgov @NCDOT

— CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) December 23, 2023

Channel 9 asked airport officials and AA officials for information regarding the flight number, cause, and how many people were on board.

We’ve only received a response from the airport, who told us to contact American Airlines.

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