PSA CRJ7 near Charlotte on Apr 3rd 2025, nose gear problem

Last Update: April 4, 2025 / 11:22:30 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 3, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
PSA Airlines

Flight number
AA-5457

Departure
Washington National, United States

Destination
Panama City, United States

Aircraft Registration
N542EA

Aircraft Type
Canadair CRJ-700

ICAO Type Designator
CRJ7

A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N542EA performing flight AA-5457 from Washington National,DC to Panama City,FL (USA), was climbing out of Washington when the crew stopped the climb at about 15000 feet due to a nose gear problem. After entering a hold the crew decided to divert to Charlotte,NC (USA) where the aircraft landed safely about 2:20 hours after departure.

The FAA reported: "American Airlines Flight 5457 landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport around 11 a.m. local time Thursday, April 3, after the crew reported a nose gear issue. The Bombardier CRJ-700 departed Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and was traveling to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The FAA will investigate."

A replacement CRJ-900 registration N571NN reached Panama City with a delay of about 8 hours.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Charlotte about 20 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N542EA
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
CRJ7
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Engine Count
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 3, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
PSA Airlines

Flight number
AA-5457

Departure
Washington National, United States

Destination
Panama City, United States

Aircraft Registration
N542EA

Aircraft Type
Canadair CRJ-700

ICAO Type Designator
CRJ7

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