Created Wednesday, Aug 25th 2021 11:33Z, last updated Wednesday, Aug 25th 2021 11:33Z
A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N130HQ performing flight
AA-4579 from Sarasota,FL to Washington National,DC (USA), was climbing out of Sarasota's runway 14 when the crew stopped the climb at 8000 feet and decided to return to Sarasota due to a cracked windshield. The aircraft burned off fuel and returned to Sarasota for a safe landing on runway 14 about one hour after departure.
A replacement ERJ-170 registration N871RW reached Washington with a delay of 3.5 hours.
The airport reported the aircraft returned due to a cracked windshield.
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