American MD82 near Tampa on Dec 24th 2016, hydraulic failure

Last Update: December 28, 2016 / 16:13:52 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 24, 2016

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AA-2457

Aircraft Registration
N494AA

ICAO Type Designator
MD82

An American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration N494AA performing flight AA-2457 from Dallas Ft. Worth,TX to Tampa,FL (USA) with 145 passengers and 5 crew, was descending towards Tampa when the crew reported a hydraulic failure. The crew performed an alternate gear extension and continued for a safe landing on runway 01L.

The FAA reported a main gear door struck the runway on landing causing damage to the gear door and the runway. The aircraft was towed to the gate without further incident. The damage is being assessed.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 24, 2016

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AA-2457

Aircraft Registration
N494AA

ICAO Type Designator
MD82

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