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Fumes Force American Airlines Flight to Divert to Houston, Five Hospitalized

Authorities later declared the aircraft fire-safe pending an FAA review.

Overview

  • American Airlines Flight 2118 from Orlando to Phoenix diverted to George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday after reports of an odor on board.
  • The crew reported fumes in the flight deck and cabin, and the aircraft landed safely around 7:10 p.m. local time and taxied to the gate under its own power.
  • Four crew members and one passenger were transported to a hospital as a precaution, with no immediate updates on their conditions.
  • The Houston Fire Department deemed the aircraft fire-safe, though the source of the odor has not been identified.
  • Passengers continued to Phoenix on a replacement aircraft, and the Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate.