American Airlines flight returns to Chicago airport over 'possible mechanical issue'
The FAA is investigating an American Airlines flight that departed from Chicago and had to return due to a potential electric issue reported by the crew. According to the FAA, the concern prompted the Boeing 737-800 plane heading to Las Vegas to return to the Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday morning, just before 10:00 a.m. An American Airlines spokesperson told USA TODAY that the aircraft was examined, and passengers boarded another plane. "An indicator light identified a possible mechanical issue that, after inspection, was confirmed to be false," a spokesperson said. "The flight landed safely and customers later redeparted for LAS on a replacement aircraft."<br/>
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American Airlines flight returns to Chicago airport over 'possible mechanical issue'
The FAA is investigating an American Airlines flight that departed from Chicago and had to return due to a potential electric issue reported by the crew. According to the FAA, the concern prompted the Boeing 737-800 plane heading to Las Vegas to return to the Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday morning, just before 10:00 a.m. An American Airlines spokesperson told USA TODAY that the aircraft was examined, and passengers boarded another plane. "An indicator light identified a possible mechanical issue that, after inspection, was confirmed to be false," a spokesperson said. "The flight landed safely and customers later redeparted for LAS on a replacement aircraft."<br/>
