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American Airlines Regional Flight Makes Precautionary Return to Omaha After Loss of Cabin Communication

FAA attributes the quick return to an intercom malfunction rather than a security threat.

Overview

  • SkyWest-operated American Airlines Flight 6469 departed Omaha for Los Angeles and turned back minutes after takeoff.
  • Pilots experienced static and lost interphone contact with flight attendants before hearing knocking at the cockpit door.
  • The Embraer ERJ 175 landed safely roughly 18 minutes after departure as emergency responders positioned around the aircraft.
  • FAA said the incident resulted from a cockpit–cabin intercom failure and confirmed there was no security incident or injuries.
  • American Airlines and SkyWest plan to review the communication system and procedures, with flight-tracking data confirming the rapid return.