Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

An American Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N604AW performing flight AA-1897 from Philadelphia,PA to Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA) with 137 passengers and 5 crew, was descending towards Fort Lauderdale when an unusual odour was noticed on board. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Fort Lauderdale.

The airline reported no passengers required medical attention, both pilots and all three flight attendants complained about the odour and requested to be taken to a hospital. The crew was examined and discharged. The cause of the odour is under investigation.

The return flight was cancelled. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Fort Lauderdale about 7 hours after landing.