American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU
Published on March 24, 2026.
An American Airlines flight leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) for Philadelphia had to make an emergency landing after the pilot reported smoke inside the cabin. The plane was evacuated and covered in blankets by fire trucks and ambulances. The incident occurred at 8:13 p.m.
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