Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Flights Declare Emergency, Return to Airport Due to Engine, Technical Issues
Two separate flights experienced in-air emergencies.
First, an Air France flight heading to Paris from New York had to turn back after a right engine failure.
The pilot alerted the ground with a 'Mayday' call, and the plane returned safely to JFK.
Second, an American Airlines flight from Boston to Philadelphia returned to Boston shortly after takeoff due to technical issues.
Both events are under investigation by the FAA.
The American Airlines flight had a maintenance issue.
Air France flight AF9 from JFK to Paris declared an emergency and returned to New York.
The Boeing 777-300ER flight reported a right engine failure after takeoff.
The pilot issued a 'Mayday' call and the plane returned to JFK, landing approximately two hours after takeoff.
An American Airlines flight from Boston to Philadelphia also returned to its origin due to technical failures.
The FAA is investigating both incidents; American Airlines cited a maintenance issue.
- Who
- Pilots of Air France and American Airlines flights.
- What
- Two separate flights declared emergencies and returned to their origin airports due to engine failure and technical issues.
- When
- Air France flight on August 19, American Airlines flight on August 16
- Where
- Atlantic Ocean and Boston, USA
- Why
- Air France flight due to right engine failure; American Airlines flight due to technical issues.
Investigation
Findings
FAA Investigation
Investigation
The FAA will investigate the cause.
Findings
The FAA will investigate the cause.
- Air France Flight
- AF9
- Aircraft
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Departure Airport (AF)
- JFK International Airport, New York
- American Airlines Flight
- 2616
- Departure Airport (AA)
- Boston Logan International Airport
- Emergency Calls
- 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'
- FAA Involvement
- Investigating both incidents