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An American Airlines plane was removed from service after a 'puncture' was found on its exterior while in Colombia on Sunday, the company said. The puncture was a bullet hole, a source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News.
According to a statement from American Airlines, the plane was undergoing a routine inspection in Medellín when the damage to the aircraft was found. There were no injuries or flight-related issues reported to the airline, it said. 'The aircraft was immediately removed from service for further inspection and repair,' the statement said. 'We will work closely with all relevant authorities to investigate this incident.' Colombia's Civil Aeronautical Authority said in statement Tuesday, translated by NBC News, that it was aware of reports of a plane found with perforations. The authority added that it was not contacted by the airline or any authorities in the United States on the matter. 'The Civil Aeronautics Authority remains attentive to any official communication from international agencies or the airline that may clarify the facts and determine the origin of the reported issues,' the statement said.
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