Hydraulic Problem Results in EMERGENCY Landing at Dulles [ATC Audio]

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July 15, 2023. An American Airlines Airbus A319 departs from Washington, D.C. bound for Portland, Maine. Shortly after takeoff, the crew reports a hydraulic issue, declares an emergency and elects to divert to nearby Washington Dulles. Watch and listen as the pilots and air traffic control coordinate to get the aircraft back on the ground safely.

Flight Number: AA2461 / AAL2461
Operator: American Airlines
Route: Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA / KDCA) ❯ Portland International Jetport (PWM / KPWM) diverted to Washington Dulles International (IAD / KIAD).
Registration: N766US
Type: Airbus A319-112

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0:00 AMERICAN 2461
0:25 Introduction
1:05 Takeoff
2:02 Hydraulic Issue
4:34 Declaring an Emergency
8:22 Diverting
12:01 Landing
13:04 Epilogue

#Emergency #Mayday #ATC #AirTrafficVisualised

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Air traffic control audio courtesy of LiveATC.net.

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