On Sunday, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by American Airlines experienced vibrations from its control surfaces as it was climbing out LaGuardia Airport (LGA) near New York City. The aircrew decided to divert to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) instead of continuing to their originally scheduled destination of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

The pilots told air traffic control that the vibration seemed to be under control after adjustments were made to the trim tab but continued the precautionary diversion. The plane touched down just 45 minutes after take off and the passengers were transferred to a new aircraft.

Rough Ride Out Of LaGuardia

American Airlines flight AA3221 was passing over Philly’s air space , just reaching 20,000 feet in alt

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