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‘Possible medical situation’ diverts American Airlines flight to Pittsburgh

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read May 24, 2022 | 4 years Ago
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A “possible medical situation” caused an American Airlines flight to make an unscheduled landing Tuesday morning at Pittsburgh International Airport, according to an Allegheny County Airport Authority spokesman.

The plane, which had been headed from Phoenix to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, landed in Pittsburgh shortly before 5 a.m.

Additional details weren’t immediately available.

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Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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