Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/19/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryEngine Problem
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL060
Technical Issue Details
•An Airbus A319-115 (N9006) operating American Airlines flight AA2952 from Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) to Boston Logan (BOS) experienced an engine failure.
•The left-hand CFM56 engine failed during the initial climb phase.
Outcome / Handling
•The flight crew declared a Mayday emergency and shut down the malfunctioning engine.
•The aircraft returned to Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) and landed safely 35 minutes after departure.
•No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members.
Current Status
•The aircraft stopped on the runway for a 5-minute ARFF inspection before taxiing to the gate.
•Technical assessments and investigations have been initiated to determine the cause of the failure.
Sourcewww.aeroinside.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberAA2952
Flight Duration35 minutes
Departure Runway27L (ORD)
Landing Runway28R (ORD)