CHARLOTTE — An American Airlines flight had to conduct an emergency landing Saturday morning at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
The flight landed safely around 11:20 a.m.
MEDIC said no one from the flight was transported to the hospital.
Details are limited at this time, but a viewer posted this video of the plane taxiing once it landed:
Emergency at @CLTAirport, plane landed and the emergency vehicles immediately followed. pic.twitter.com/uC7h6Bveeu
— Austin Vohra (@AustinVohra) December 23, 2023
The emergency landing prompted a large response from first responders amid already frustrating traffic near the airport.
>>> SEE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
⚠️ Traffic continues to be heavy on Airport roadways. Be sure to allow extra time for your commute to CLT. @CLTgov @NCDOT
— CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) December 23, 2023
Channel 9 asked airport officials and AA officials for information regarding the flight number, cause, and how many people were on board.
We’ve only received a response from the airport, who told us to contact American Airlines.
(WATCH: Travel rush ramps up at airport)
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