22 February 2025,   10:43
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American Airlines passengers told to "brace for impact" on flight from Jacksonville to Philadelphia

Passengers aboard a regional American Airlines flight were warned to "brace for impact", after the jet reported an emergency onboard, writes dailymail.co.uk.

The jet, which was operating as their regional carrier American Eagle, had been travelling from Jacksonville, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Thursday.

According to FlightRadar data, flight AA4514 called in a 7700 transponder code which is used to indicate an emergency.

The jet managed to touch down just before 10am, with one passenger taking to X saying: "Brake issues so we were braced for emergency brakes potentially worse. Spirits are high now! Shout out Captain and crew for having everyone prepped though, turned out to feel like a smooth landing".

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