MAYDAY on Final Approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport - American 1424

July 21, 2022

In this video, we recreate the tense moments of American Airlines Flight AAL1424, operated by an Airbus A319 (N816AW), which was en route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ (USA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, NV (USA). Shortly after takeoff, the crew encountered an engine issue, requesting to level off at 10,000 feet. As the situation escalated, they declared a PAN-PAN, signaling an urgent situation, and initiated a return to Phoenix. As the aircraft approached its final descent, the crew declared a MAYDAY due to further engine malfunctions.

Join us as we delve into the sequence of events that unfolded, including the communication with air traffic control, the decisions made by the pilots, and how the emergency was handled upon their safe return to Phoenix.

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00:30 Initial departure of American Airlines flight 1424
00:46 Pilots stop climb to troubleshoot an issue
01:56 AAL1424 explains issue with aircrafts engine
03:57 Pilots declare a PAN-PAN and request to be expedited back to PHX
09:18 1424 is having additional malfunctions and declares MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
09:53 Landing and ground communications

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