An American Airlines plane was forced into an emergency landing after losing part of its wing during a flight from Charleston, South Carolina, to Dallas-Fort Worth Tuesday night.
Despite the malfunction, there were no reports of injuries or damages, according to the FAA. A passenger, Brandon Owen, described the landing as "surprisingly smooth." He shared images of the wing's malfunction on Twitter.
The airline employees and passengers were able to board another flight and safely land in Dallas following the maintenance malfunction.Last October, the Federal Aviation Administration faced scrutiny for its negligence in ensuring that American Airlines resolved maintenance issues. According to the October 2021 report by the U.S.
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