On Feb 10th, 2026, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N931NN, operating flight AA-1284 from Bridgetown, Barbados, to Miami, Florida, encountered a landing gear concern shortly after departure.
With 134 people on board, the aircraft had taken off from runway 09 and climbed to FL100 when the crew suspected damage to both left main landing gear tyres. As a precaution, the pilots stopped the climb and entered a holding pattern to assess the situation and coordinate with air traffic control.
After evaluating the indications and preparing for a return, the crew elected to divert back to Bridgetown. The 737 landed safely on runway 09 approximately 80 minutes after departure, with emergency services on standby. The rollout was completed without further incident.
Following the landing, the aircraft was withdrawn from service for inspection. About 31 hours after arrival, the jet remained on the ground in Bridgetown while maintenance teams assessed and addressed the suspected tyre damage.
