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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Cracked Windshield

American EagleAmerican Airlines flight 1938 made an emergency landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, North Carolina, on August 4th.

The plane took off for Washington, D.C. but had to return shortly afterwards due to a crack in the windshield.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 110 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX

American EagleAmerican Airlines flight 641 had to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on December 20.

It is believed that the plane, flying from Washington, D.C., declared emergency due to a bird strike. According to American Airlines spokeswoman Leslie Scott, the plane reported a mechanical issue but was able to land safely in Los Angeles.

All 120 people aboard remained unhurt.

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Atlanta-Bound Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Dulles Airport

250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta Airlines flight 4916 had to make an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, around 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C.

The flight en route from Westchester, NY to Atlanta, GA, took off at about 6am on May 20. Shortly after take-off, the crew discovered a problem in one of its engines.

The Canadair CRJ-700 with 58 passengers diverted towards the Dulles International Airport where it made an uneventful emergency landing.

The plane is being examined by the maintenance crews.