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id: 03a814293a
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-14 20:38 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 20:38 CST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Passengers evacuate American Eagle jet on DFW taxiway

American Airlines said Flight 5230 aborted takeoff at DFW after a mechanical issue while taxiing. Passengers were evacuated by bus; no injuries were reported.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/dallas-fort-worth/section/transit.md) · Entities: [American Eagle Flight 5230](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/american-eagle-flight-5230.md), [PSA Airlines](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/psa-airlines.md), [American Airlines](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/american-airlines.md), [Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/dallas-fort-worth-international-airport.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [CBS News Texas (CBS 11)](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/passengers-evacuated-dfw-airport-taxiway-smoke-cockpit-of-american-eagle-flight/), 2026-11-14 20:38 CST: Passengers evacuated on DFW Airport taxiway after smoke reported in cockpit of American Eagle flight

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