5 Hospitalized After Fumes Fill Cockpit and Cabin of American Airlines Flight

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An American Airlines flight diverted to Houston after crews reported fumes in the flight deck and cabin

The flight, en route from Orlando, Fla. to Phoenix, diverted to Texas on Sunday, Nov. 23

After landing, four flight attendants and one passenger were transported to a local hospital

An American Airlines flight was forced to divert after crews reported “ fumes” in the flight deck and cabin . After landing, five people were brought to the hospital.

American Airlines flight 2118 departed Orlando International Airport on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:09 p.m. local time, according to FlightAware . The Airbus A321, heading to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, was scheduled to land about three-and-a-half hours later. However, crews made the decision to divert to Houston j