An American Airlines flight operated by SkyWest Airlines made an emergency landing in Nebraska after losing communication with the cabin crew. The incident occurred on Monday (October 20) when Flight 6469, departing from Omaha's Eppley Airfield and bound for Los Angeles, turned back shortly after takeoff. The pilots reported hearing knocking on the cockpit door, raising concerns about a potential security threat.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the plane landed safely after declaring an emergency. Investigations revealed that the interphone system had failed , causing the flight attendants to knock on the cockpit door to communicate with the pilots. A video taken after the landing showed the captain explaining to passengers that the decision to return was made

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