And American Airlines scheduled flight from Miami to Santo Domingo has declared an emergency in the last few moments and is currently making a return.
American Airlines flight AA2171, a Boeing 737-800 operating from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Santo Domingo Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), has declared a general emergency, squawking 7700 as it headed towards the Turks and Caicos Islands whilst enroute.
American Airlines flight AA2171 Miami – Santo Domingo
![Flight track of American Airlines flight AA2171 from Miami - Santo Domingo showing return to Miami.](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-163528-1024x518.jpg)
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Flight data shows that the American Airlines flight had climbed to a cruising altitude of FL330 (33,000 feet). The aircraft subsequently squawked code 7700 and executed a return for Miami.
The nature of the emergency is not yet known. Flight AA2171 currently on descent for its return.
![Flight track of American Airlines flight AA2171 from Miami - Santo Domingo showing return to Miami.](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-164557-1024x517.jpg)
The flight had made a delayed departure from Miami earlier today. Data shows an actual time of departure as 10:02 EDT, against a scheduled departure time of 08:39 EDT. It is not certain whether this delay has any bearing on the emergency encountered.
The aircraft in question is a Boeing 737-800 registered N929AN; a 23 year old aircraft belonging to the carrier American Airlines.
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Weather for the return is VFR, with the flight now back in the Miami zone at an altitude of 4,000 feet and being vectored for its approach.
![Flight track of American Airlines flight AA2171 from Miami - Santo Domingo showing return to Miami.](https://aviationsourcenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-165816-1024x520.jpg)
Flight AA2171 now passing through 1,000 feet turning finals for what will be an approach to RWY09 Miami.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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