An American Airlines Boeing 787-8, flight AA-912, en route from Santiago, Chile to Miami, Florida, suffered a loss of cabin pressure on October 6, 2023, prompting an emergency descent. The aircraft landed safely in Santiago without incident.

The incident occurred approximately 160 nautical miles north-northwest of Santiago when the aircraft cruised at 36,000 feet. The crew rapidly descended to 9,000 feet, where the cabin pressure was restored. The aircraft returned to Santiago and landed safely about 75 minutes after takeoff.

All passengers and crew on board the aircraft were unharmed. The cause of the loss of cabin pressure is still under investigation.

A loss of cabin pressure is a serious incident, but it is not uncommon. In the event of a loss of cabin pressure, the aircraft will typically descend to a lower altitude where the air is thicker, and passengers can breathe normally without supplemental oxygen.

American Airlines has a strong safety record and is committed to the safety of its passengers and crew. The company is currently investigating the incident’s cause and working with the relevant authorities.

An American Airlines 787-8 suffered a loss of cabin pressure on October 6, 2023, prompting an emergency descent. The aircraft landed safely in Santiago without incident. All passengers and crew on board the aircraft were unharmed. The cause of the loss of cabin pressure is still under investigation.

An American Airlines plane flying from Santiago, Chile, to Miami, Florida, had to make an emergency landing in Santiago because the air pressure in the cabin went down. Everyone on the plane was safe. The airline is investigating what caused the problem.