American Airlines flight AA5702 declared an emergency and returned to Jacksonville

Last updated: June 4, 2025 01:45

Category: Emergency North America Tracking USA

Author: Melanie Kraft

Airline: American AirlinesTail:

Aircraft: Embraer ERJ 145LR

Data: AA AA5702 N693AE OAJ

A flight to Charlotte returned to Jacksonville few minutes after pilots declared an emergency.

The American Eagle flight AA5702 departed Jacksonville, NC for a one-hour flight to Charlotte, NC operated by a 25-year-old Embraer ERJ 145LR.

But after takeoff from runway 5 the pilots stopped the climb at 14,300 feet and declared a general emergency (squawk 7700) due to suspected hydraulic issue.

The aircraft with registration N693AE turned around and landed back at Jacksonville only 26 minutes after takeoff.

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ByMelanie Kraft

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