AA Flight 5946 from Dayton to DFW diverted to Louisville

“There were 51 passengers and four crew onboard. The aircraft will overnight and the flight will continue tomorrow (Monday). We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience,” Tracey stated.

FIRST REPORT

American Airlines Flight 5946 was diverted tonight and has safely landed in Louisville.

The flight departed at 7:56 p.m. from Dayton International Airport and was scheduled to arrive at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport. Instead, it landed at 9:26 p.m. at the Louisville International Airport, according to the AA website.

A caller said the plane had engine troubles, but a spokeswoman from Dayton International Airport could not confirm those reports and referred questions to the airline. The flight was operated by Mesa Airlines as American Eagle.