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Emergency aircraft lands safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

American Eagle Flight 5189 from South Bend to Charlotte had declared an emergency.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Eagle Flight 5189 from South Bend, Indiana to Charlotte Douglas International Airport had declared an emergency before landing safely, according to flight tracking data.

At 1:50 p.m., the plane landed safely.

Flight tracking data showed the plane had circled over Gaston County ahead of attempting a landing back at the airport.

The Charlotte Fire Department and other emergency personnel had staged at the airport to assist, had they been needed.

WCNC Charlotte is working to learn more about the extent of the possible emergency. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to American Airlines, which operates the flight, to learn more information.

This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

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