American A321 near Dallas on Mar 7th 2021, engine problem

Last Update: March 8, 2021 / 22:49:51 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 7, 2021

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine problem

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-818

Departure
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States

Destination
Cancun, Mexico

Aircraft Registration
N996AN

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N996AN performing flight AA-818 from Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA) to Cancun (Mexico) with 167 people on board, was enroute at FL330 about 40nm northwest of Houston,TX (USA) when the crew decided to return to Dallas Ft. Worth due to an engine (V2533) problem, initially descending to FL300 for the return. The aircraft subsequently drifted down to FL240 and requested runway 17C. ATC offered runway 17R which was accepted by the crew. The aircraft landed safely on Dallas Ft. Worth's runway 17R about 65 minutes after departure.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Dallas about 28 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N996AN
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
Fmhiff gkdbpbmmnl Subscribe to unlock
TCDS Ident. No.
LcAnc Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
AIRBUS
Aircraft Model / Type
A321-231
Number of Seats
AA Subscribe to unlock
ICAO Aircraft Type
A321
Year of Manufacture
Dh f Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
Kipc Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
M bhkc Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
I Subscribe to unlock
Engine Manufacturer
Dle Subscribe to unlock
Engine Model
Kenei de Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
Dhg idAqb Subscribe to unlock
Pounds of Thrust
Amhpj Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
BjlegdjjAjhfijhqdebAlnjdpjhkjiqjqcp emghffjcddAfigbnmpdqcpbmdhmfAieqhbjdpffkhlq Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 7, 2021

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine problem

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-818

Departure
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States

Destination
Cancun, Mexico

Aircraft Registration
N996AN

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways