American Flight From Cabo To DFW Makes Emergency Landing In Abilene
DALLAS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - An American Airlines flight bound for DFW Airport had to make an emergency landing in Abilene Tuesday afternoon.
Flight 1225 was headed from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to DFW when it was diverted because of a mechanical issue.
Via @EJoylewis. Plane that depressurized is on the ground. pic.twitter.com/9OuhPQ0CCH
— Christopher Collins (@collins_reports) April 15, 2014
American says it was some sort of pressurization issue - but says the plane did land safely in Abilene, Texas around 4:15 p.m.
Rescue 1 at attention but just for good measure. This plane will be safely up up and away soon. pic.twitter.com/sjkD4t0dOR
— Abilene Airport (@ABIairport) April 15, 2014
Mechanics are checking the plane out to see if it can complete the trip to DFW...or if the 133 passengers and 5 crew will have to fly out on another plane.
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