American Airlines flight returns to Chicago amid mechanical concern

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an American Airlines flight that departed from Chicago and had to return due to a potential electric issue reported by the crew.

According to the FAA, the concern prompted the Boeing 737-800 plane heading to Las Vegas to return to the Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Sunday morning, just before 10:00 a.m.

An American Airlines spokesperson told USA TODAY that the aircraft was examined, and passengers boarded another plane.

“An indicator light identified a possible mechanical issue that, after inspection, was confirmed to be false,” a spokesperson said. “The flight landed safely and customers later redeparted for LAS on a replacement aircraft.”

Flights:American Airlines flight performs ‘expedited climb’ to dodge mountain in Hawaii, FAA says

Air controller tells American Airlines flight to execute an ‘expedited climb’

Last month, the FAA reported a probe into a different American Airlines flight departing from Hawaii that performed an “expedited climb” to dodge a nearby mountain.

In a statement sent to USA TODAY, an American Airlines spokesperson said the flight crew requested to turn right during the ascension out of Honolulu and received clearance.