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American Airlines plane makes emergency landing in St. Louis

An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing at St. Louis airport on Oct. 17 after passengers reported a strange odor. Oxygen masks dropped mid-flight, and passengers recounted fearing they would die.
WHO: American Airlines
WHAT: An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing at St. Louis airport after passengers reported a strange odor.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: St. Louis, USA
WHY: Passengers reported a strange odor aboard the plane.

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