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American Airlines A321 Engine Failure at DFW
American Airlines A321 engine failure forced flight AA2376 to return to Dallas-Fort Worth on October 25, 2025.
American Airlines (IATA: AA, ICAO: AAL) flight AA2376, operated with an Airbus A321, declared a MAYDAY and turned back to Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) after reporting an in-flight engine issue on October 25, 2025. The crew executed a safe return and the aircraft landed without further incident; emergency services met the jet on taxiway or runway as a precaution.
All 186 passengers and crew on board were reported unharmed. Airport responders and American Airlines’ own technicians inspected the jet after arrival; the aircraft was taken out of service for detailed checks and repairs pending the outcome.
What happened: American Airlines A321 engine failure
According to airline and airport statements, the flight crew followed standard emergency procedures when the engine malfunction occurred, declaring a MAYDAY to air traffic control and prioritizing a safe, prompt return to DFW. The incident did not result in an evacuation and there were no injuries. Flight AA2376 (AAL2376 in ICAO form) remains under operational restrictions while maintenance teams and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) review the issue.
- Key detail: American Airlines A321 engine failure occurred on October 25, 2025, affecting flight AA2376 and prompting a DFW return.
- Aircraft: Airbus A321; Operator: American Airlines (AA / AAL).
- Passengers & crew: 186 on board; no injuries reported.
- Response: MAYDAY declared, emergency services met the aircraft, plane grounded for inspection and repair.
American Airlines maintenance crews are carrying out a root-cause inspection while coordinating with FAA inspectors; the airline said the event caused minimal disruption to its overall schedule. Investigations into in-flight engine problems typically examine engine health records, recent maintenance logs and flight-data parameters before any determinations or corrective actions are announced.
We will update this story with official findings from American Airlines maintenance and the FAA as they become available.
