American B772 at Buenos Aires on Mar 29th 2018, cabin pressure problems due to cracked windshield

Last Update: March 30, 2018 / 17:52:30 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 29, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Cabin pressure problems

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-996

Departure
Buenos Aires Ezeiza, Argentina

Destination
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States

Aircraft Registration
N792AN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

An American Airlines Boeing 777-200, registration N792AN performing flight AA-996 from Buenos Aires Ezeiza,BA (Argentina) to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA), was climbing out of Ezeiza's runway 35 when the crew stopped the climb at FL130 due to problems with the cabin pressure. The aircraft returned to Ezeiza for a safe landing on runway 35 about 35 minutes after departure. The aircraft stopped on the runway and was examined by emergency services before being towed to the apron, where the passengers disembarked normally.

A passenger reported the captain announced they were returning to Buenos Aires due to cabin pressure problems as result of a wind screen, that cracked during departure, possibly as result of a bird strike.

A ground observer reported it appeared a cockpit window began to open while the aircraft rotated for departure.

Argentina's JIAAC dispatched investigators on site stating the damage is being determined. There had been no injuries.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Country of Registration
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 29, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Cabin pressure problems

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-996

Departure
Buenos Aires Ezeiza, Argentina

Destination
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States

Aircraft Registration
N792AN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

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