American Airlines flight diverted to Eglin Air Force Base due to flap issue

An American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Mississippi was diverted to Eglin Air Force Base in Destin, Florida, due to a flap issue requiring a longer runway.

The incident occurred on Monday when the pilot announced that the plane was experiencing trouble with its wing flaps, necessitating an emergency landing at a military base.

“I send a message to my kids, just on the off chance something goes wrong,” said passenger April Rivas, expressing her fear during the flight.

April Rivas, a…