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Flap issue forces American Airlines AA5533 to divert to airport with longer runway

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Last updated: February 25, 2025, 10:28 UTC
Published: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 18:52 UTC
Category: Tracking
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: American Airlines
Tail: Aircraft: Canadair CL-600-2D24 Regional Jet CRJ-900LR
Data: AA AA5533 N589NN VPS
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Flight from Charlotte diverted due to a technical issue with the aircraft.

American Airlines AA5533 departed Charlotte to Gulfport Monday, February 24 2025. The CRJ-900 was cruising at 39,000ft and started the descent when the crew noticed a technical issue.

The pilots noticed the aircraft (registration N589NN) was suffering a flap issue during the approach.

The decision was taken to divert to Destin Fort Walton Beach (KVPS) which has a a long runway. It landed safely.

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