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American Airlines Flight 2253 Runway Excursion at Jackson Hole Airport (N668AA)

Jackson Hole, WY, United States

On December 29, 2010, a BOEING 757-223 (registration N668AA) operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Jackson Hole, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: a manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 757-223
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On December 29, 2010, American Airlines Flight 2253, a Boeing 757-200, ran off the departure end of runway 19 at Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On December 29, 2010, at approximately 1138 mountain standard time, American Airlines Flight 2253, a Boeing 757-200 with registration N668AA, experienced a runway excursion after landing at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The aircraft came to rest approximately 730 feet beyond the departure end of runway 19, embedded in deep snow. ## Operational Context and Conditions The flight was a scheduled domestic service operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 121, originating from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, Illinois, at approximately 0941 central standard time. At the time of the landing, instrument meteorological conditions with light snow were present at JAC, and the flight was operating on an instrument flight rules flight plan. ## Casualties and Damage The aircraft was carrying 179 passengers, 2 pilots, and 4 flight attendants. No individuals on board were injured during the incident. The aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of the excursion.

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Related events

Same aircraft family

  • 21 Mar 2020 — Boeing 757-223 (WL) (American Airlines)
  • 6 Sep 2018 — Boeing 757-223 (WL) (American Airlines)
  • 31 Jul 2018 — Boeing 757-223 (American Airlines)
  • 26 Jan 2017 — BOEING 757-223 (American Airlines)
  • 21 Oct 2015 — Boeing 757-223 (WL) (American Airlines)
  • 15 Sep 2014 — Boeing 757-223 (WL) (American Airlines)
  • 27 Oct 2010 — BOEING 757-223 (American Airlines INC)
  • 26 Oct 2010 — Boeing 757-223 (WL) (American Airlines)
  • 22 Sep 2008 — BOEING 757-223 (American Airlines)
  • 5 Jun 2005 — Boeing 757-223 (American Airlines)
  • 20 May 2003 — Boeing 757-223 (American Airlines)
  • 29 Oct 2001 — Boeing 757-223 (American Airlines)

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Dec 2010 BOEING 757-223 accident near Jackson Hole, WY?

On December 29, 2010, American Airlines Flight 2253, a Boeing 757-200, ran off the departure end of runway 19 at Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Dec 2010 BOEING 757-223 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Dec 2010 involved a BOEING 757-223, registration N668AA, operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC, at Jackson Hole, WY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

a manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy when initially commanded. Contributing to the incident was…

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