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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

‘Windscreen issue’ forces American Airlines flight to divert

The plane was flying to Washington when the aircraft altered its route - (Getty Images)

A Washington-bound flight was forced to divert after the small 76-seat plane experienced an issue with its windscreen.

American Airlines flight AA4435, operated by third-party carrier Republic Airways under the American Eagle subsidiary brand, made an unexpected landing mid-way through the flight.

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