American B738 near Nashville on May 16th 2025, hydraulic problems

Last Update: May 17, 2025 / 17:48:50 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 16, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic problems

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-1884

Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Destination
Orlando, United States

Aircraft Registration
N970NN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N970NN performing flight AA-1884 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Orlando,FL (USA), was enroute at FL370 about 60nm northnorthwest of Nashville,TN (USA) when the crew reported hydraulic problems and decided to divert to Nashville. On final approach to Nashville the crew advised they would stop on the runway and requested emergency services to stand by for the landing. The aircraft landed safely on Nashville's runway 20R about 40 minutes after the decision to divert.

The FAA reported: "American Airlines Flight 1884 landed safely at Nashville International Airport around 1:15 p.m. local time on Friday, May 16, after the crew reported a hydraulic issue. The Boeing 737-800 departed from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and was headed to Orlando International Airport in Florida. The FAA will investigate."
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N970NN
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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B738
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 16, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic problems

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-1884

Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Destination
Orlando, United States

Aircraft Registration
N970NN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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