Overview

• On June 27 an unidentified odor was detected aboard Flight 2055 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport just before boarding, prompting medical attention and cancellation of the scheduled service to Los Angeles.
• Six crew members and one gate agent were treated for inhalation symptoms and hospitalized with minor injuries before being released in stable condition.
• Mecklenburg EMS reported a strong smell of jet fuel on the aircraft and found no traces of other substances during initial testing.
• American Airlines has taken the Airbus A321 out of service for thorough inspections by its maintenance team.
• Federal aviation authorities are working with the airline to determine the odor’s source as part of a broader review of safety procedures at the carrier’s busiest East Coast hub.