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American Airlines flight lands safely after reported mechanical problem

The pilot of American Airlines flight 1895 communicated a potential problem with the braking system, according to radio communications.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Airlines flight 1895 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport landed safely Monday after reporting a mechanical problem.

The flight landed in Charlotte at 12:35 p.m. after departing Raleigh at 11:31 a.m., according to flight tracking data.

Emergency personnel were told to prepare after the pilot of the Airbus A321-231 communicated a potential problem with the aircraft's braking system, according to recorded radio communications. 

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The aircraft made two loops around the Charlotte area before landing at the airport, according to flight tracking data.

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The aircraft landed safely and passengers were brought to a gate as scheduled. 

American Airlines has not yet returned our request for comment.

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