American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Raleigh-Durham

Aircraft diverted due to engine issue, runway temporarily closed

Emergency services respond to incident, no injuries reported

An American Airlines flight headed for Connecticut made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on Wednesday morning, April 2023.

According to reports, American Airlines Flight 2392, which was scheduled to depart for Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, experienced an engine issue shortly after takeoff.

The flight crew made the decision to return to RDU and land the aircraft immediately. The plane touched down safely around 8:40 AM following a controlled descent.

Runway Closure and Emergency Response

The emergency landing caused the closure of runways at RDU for approximately 10 minutes.

Emergency services, including the Raleigh-Durham Fire Department and Wake County Emergency Management, responded to the scene out of precaution but no injuries have been reported.

Passenger Statement

"We heard a loud noise and then the plane started shaking," said one passenger on the flight, who wished to remain anonymous.

"The crew did a great job of keeping us informed and calm throughout the situation," the passenger added.

Investigation Underway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident.

American Airlines is cooperating fully with the investigation and has released a statement expressing its commitment to the safety of its passengers and crew.

Flight Operations Restored

Following the emergency landing, runway operations at RDU resumed and flights are departing and arriving as scheduled.

Passengers on American Airlines Flight 2392 will be accommodated on alternative flights to their intended destinations.