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*Andrea J.* · 04-14-2010, 08:02 AM

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Emergency landing American Airlines
12 Apr, 2010, 08:14 (GMT -04:00)

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ORANJESTAD — A Boeing 757 of American Airlines with 130 passengers returned to Reina Beatrix airport shortly after departure due to engine problems. The aircraft, that was en route to Boston, made a successful emergency landing, and nobody was injured.

Around four-thirty in the afternoon, the pilots of the American Airlines aircraft were confronted with an alarm. The computer system indicated the aircraft’s left engine was overheated. Subsequently, the air traffic control was informed about the alarm, and the aircraft returned to the airport. Emergency services, such as the police and fire brigade, were warned and they arrived at the airport – for safety’s sake. After several minutes, the pilots announced they required no assistance in landing. The aircraft had landed safely at the Reina Beatrix airport at 4:54 hours.

The passengers safely left the aircraft and were offered accommodation at various hotels. According to the spokesperson of the airport, Hendrik Croes, the passengers were still on the island this morning. The defective engine will be repaired today so that the passengers could still be flown to Boston with the same aircraft.

lizzardo · 04-14-2010, 08:06 AM

No updates on when they left the island. I'm hoping someone posts a trip report about this one!

rob o · 04-14-2010, 08:11 AM

Yes, it happened sun evening. The people all arrived at the 2 Renn's. 45 rooms taken at our location and 45 rooms at the Marina tower. People waited in our lobby for rooms not very happy. I believe they are all gone. It was flight # 1044.

Bill · 04-14-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rob o

Yes, it happened sun evening. The people all arrived at the 2 Renn's. 45 rooms taken at our location and 45 rooms at the Marina tower. People waited in our lobby for rooms not very happy. I believe they are all gone. It was flight # 1044.

Scary, thats the flight we usually take. Cant see why anyone wasn't happy, think of the alternative.

corona · 04-14-2010, 08:28 AM

I'm so glad the flight was able to land safely.

My father-in-law was on a flight that had to turn around to make an emergency landing due to a malfunctioning warning regarding landing gear (landing gear was fine, warning was wrong). He said he wasn't overly concerned until they were close enough to the airport to see all the emergency vehicles that had been assembled in case of a crash.

sunnysmiles · 04-14-2010, 08:38 AM

I'm not so sure I'd want to fly on that same plane after that.
And who wouldn't be happy to spend an extra day in Aruba, especially vs the alternative of crashing!

Kenny Maine · 04-14-2010, 08:52 AM

YIKES - we have taken that flight in the past also.

Chadd · 04-14-2010, 12:09 PM

Returned to Boston as 9256 as there was already a 1044 scheduled.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL9256

04-14-2010, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	AA had to turn around due to engine difficulties. from AMIGOE Emergency landing American Airlines 12 Apr, 2010, 08:14 (GMT -04:00) Email dit artikel Print dit artikel ORANJESTAD — A Boeing 757 of American Airlines with 130 passengers returned to Reina Beatrix airport shortly after departure due to engine problems. The aircraft, that was en route to Boston, made a successful emergency landing, and nobody was injured. Around four-thirty in the afternoon, the pilots of the American Airlines aircraft were confronted with an alarm. The computer system indicated the aircraft’s left engine was overheated. Subsequently, the air traffic control was informed about the alarm, and the aircraft returned to the airport. Emergency services, such as the police and fire brigade, were warned and they arrived at the airport – for safety’s sake. After several minutes, the pilots announced they required no assistance in landing. The aircraft had landed safely at the Reina Beatrix airport at 4:54 hours. The passengers safely left the aircraft and were offered accommodation at various hotels. According to the spokesperson of the airport, Hendrik Croes, the passengers were still on the island this morning. The defective engine will be repaired today so that the passengers could still be flown to Boston with the same aircraft. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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04-14-2010, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
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04-14-2010, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,858	Yes, it happened sun evening. The people all arrived at the 2 Renn's. 45 rooms taken at our location and 45 rooms at the Marina tower. People waited in our lobby for rooms not very happy. I believe they are all gone. It was flight # 1044. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that

04-14-2010, 08:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
corona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	I'm so glad the flight was able to land safely. My father-in-law was on a flight that had to turn around to make an emergency landing due to a malfunctioning warning regarding landing gear (landing gear was fine, warning was wrong). He said he wasn't overly concerned until they were close enough to the airport to see all the emergency vehicles that had been assembled in case of a crash. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem Next Aruba trip in Loving Aruba Since Honeymoon 1984

04-14-2010, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	I'm not so sure I'd want to fly on that same plane after that. And who wouldn't be happy to spend an extra day in Aruba, especially vs the alternative of crashing! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

04-14-2010, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
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04-14-2010, 12:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	Returned to Boston as 9256 as there was already a 1044 scheduled. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL9256 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________