Overview
- American Airlines says a routine post‑flight inspection in Miami found perforations in the right aileron, and the jet was immediately removed from service.
- The aircraft was ferried to the airline’s Dallas–Fort Worth maintenance center for comprehensive evaluation and repairs after a temporary patch stabilized the surface.
- No injuries were reported and the airline says the flights operated without operational issues before the damage was discovered.
- Colombia’s Aeronáutica Civil states it has received no formal notice from the airline or U.S. authorities and is awaiting official communication.
- Preliminary reporting to ABC News points to a possible strike during landing in Medellín that remains unconfirmed as authorities assess whether criminal involvement is a factor.