American Eagle Embraer E175 Diverts to Philadelphia International Airport After Mechanical Issue

By Ivan PetrenkoMay 20, 2024 16:30 PMNews
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On Saturday morning, an American Eagle Embraer E175 operated by Republic Airlines was diverted back to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) due to a technical fault. The aircraft, which was en route to Memphis International Airport (MEM), landed safely as a precaution, and no emergency was declared.

American Airlines Flight 4372 took off from PHL at 15:25 UTC but returned to the airport after approximately one hour of flight time. The crew decided to land the aircraft following a "potential mechanical failure," though the specifics of the issue have not been disclosed. The incident prompted the crew to perform a 180-degree turn over Waynesboro, Maryland, and initiate a descent at 15:57 UTC. The aircraft landed back at PHL without requiring emergency assistance.

No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. The 17-year-old Embraer E175-200LR, registered N109HQ, was replaced by another aircraft to complete the journey to Memphis. Passengers deplaned safely and waited for the replacement aircraft.

The Embraer E175, a reliable aircraft with an excellent safety record, has been in service since May 2007. It is equipped with two General Electric CF34-8E5 engines and configured with 12 business class seats, 20 economy plus seats, and 44 economy seats. The aircraft has accumulated over 37,261 flight hours and 28,260 cycles as of April 2024.

Despite the diversion, the E175 platform is renowned for its safety, with no fatalities due to flight operations and a minimal number of incidents. The only notable operational issue occurred in October 2023 when a jumpseat pilot attempted to crash an E175 by activating both engine fire extinguishers, but the aircraft landed safely.

The quick response by the crew and the safe landing underscore the importance of precautionary measures in aviation. American Airlines has been contacted for further details on the incident but has yet to provide a statement.

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