A flight to New York City was diverted Tuesday to Jacksonville after hydraulic issues.
American Airlines flight 1139 from Cancun to JFK was diverted after an indicator light in the cockpit reported a possible mechanical issue, the company said.
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The Boeing 737 with 154 passengers and six crew members on board landed safely at 9:43 a.m.
American Airlines said a maintenance team will evaluate the aircraft.
The company is sending a replacement aircraft from its Miami hub to Jacksonville to take passengers to JFK.
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#ANjaxBREAKING: This @AmericanAir jet was diverted to #JIA after hydraulic issue. Was heading to #JFK from #Cancun. pic.twitter.com/nW30Xh3zuM
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) February 28, 2017
#ANjaxBREAKING: 154 passengers & 6 crew members on-board. @AmericanAir sent @ActionNewsJax this statement. pic.twitter.com/kyMF6eTx36
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) February 28, 2017
RIGHT NOW: @AmericanAir plane being towed out of the way. A replacement jet is coming from #Miami. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/p25TJmUeO8
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) February 28, 2017
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