American Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Sacramento
An American Airlines jet carrying 146 people made an emergency landing in Sacramento after reporting a clogged fuel line Tuesday morning, officials said.
Despite the fuel-line problem, the plane was able to fly and land safely at Sacramento International Airport, said Chris Harvey, spokesman for the Sacramento Fire Department.
No one was injured during the emergency landing, officials said.
Flight 1218 departed Sacramento just after 9 a.m. heading for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when an indicator light in the cockpit pointed to a possible mechanical issue, the airline said.
That’s when the pilot decided to return to Sacramento, it said.
“Our maintenance team is currently inspecting the aircraft,” the airline said. “We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.”
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