An airline incident refers to an event involving an aircraft or airline operations that poses a safety risk but does not result in a significant accident with fatalities or serious injuries. This can include a variety of occurrences, such as mechanical failures, runway excursions, in-flight turbulence, fuel spills, operational errors, or security breaches. Incidents are generally less severe than accidents but are still documented and analyzed to improve safety protocols and prevent future occurrences. Regulatory agencies and airlines often investigate these incidents to enhance operational safety and ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
A Wi-Fi hotspot name containing "bomb" caused alarm on a Friday American Airlines flight. The flight from Austin to Charlotte was halted and returned to the gate for security checks.…