American B738 near Nashville on May 16th 2025, hydraulic problems
Last Update: May 17, 2025 / 17:48:50 GMT/Zulu time
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
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
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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