Flight Diverted to Richmond After Maintenance Issue on Sunday

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – A Piedmont Airlines flight traveling from Newport News, Virginia to Charlotte was diverted to Richmond International Airport on Sunday afternoon due to maintenance issues. Flight 5852 was carrying 47 passengers and three crew members when it landed safely at Richmond around 1 p.m.

According to an American Airlines spokesperson, the flight experienced a maintenance problem mid-journey, prompting the diversion. The aircraft, an Embraer E145, was taken out of service for inspection by a maintenance team upon landing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among those on board.

The spokesperson emphasized the airline’s commitment to passenger safety, stating, “We never want to disrupt our customers’ travel plans, and we apologize for the inconvenience.” However, the airline has not disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the maintenance concern that led to the emergency landing.

Officials have yet to provide information on when the affected passengers will be relocated to another flight to continue their journey to Charlotte.

Piedmont Airlines operates as a regional carrier under American Airlines and typically handles flights in several states across the East Coast. This incident was a rare occurrence for the airline, which maintains a strong safety record.