AA5045 - Accident: PSA CRJ9 at Charlotte on Sep 21st 2026

A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-900 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N594NN performing flight AA-5045 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to Charlotte,NC (USA), was on final approach to Charlotte's runway 18L when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing injuries to one passenger. The aircraft continued for a landing without further incident.

The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE AND A PASSENGER STRUCK THEIR HEAD, CHARLOTTE, NC."

The aircraft continued service after about 90 minutes on the ground.