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Fire forces Phoenix-bound American Airlines flight to land in Virginia

American Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport, Jan. 11, 2023, in New York. A Phoenix-bound AA flight was diverted to Virgina Aug. 23 after a fire in the passenger cabin, officials said.

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix was forced to land Saturday morning in Virginia.

American Airlines flight 357 landed safely Aug. 23 at Washington Dulles International Airport after the crew reported a fire in one of the passenger rows, according to the FAA.

The Airbus A321 departed Philadelphia International Airport and was headed to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The plane reportedly had 160 customers and six crew members aboard.

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Fire forces Phoenix-bound American Airlines flight to land in Virginia

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Posted Sunday, August 24, 2025 5:55 am

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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix was forced to land Saturday morning in Virginia.

American Airlines flight 357 landed safely Aug. 23 at Washington Dulles International Airport after the crew reported a fire in one of the passenger rows, according to the FAA.

The Airbus A321 departed Philadelphia International Airport and was headed to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The plane reportedly had 160 customers and six crew members aboard.