@flightdrama: “I JUST DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE FLYING THIS THING AROUND” PILOTS DECLARE EMERGENCY An Envoy Air crew operating for American Airlines declared an emergency after reporting a problem with the captain’s control yoke. During the ATC exchange, the pilots reported a “loose yoke on my side on the captain side” before making the decision to return to Chicago O’Hare. The captain’s concern was unmistakable: “I just don’t feel comfortable flying this thing around anymore.” The crew declared an emergency and told controllers they had 52 souls on board and approximately 8,100 pounds of fuel. ATC began vectoring the aircraft back toward O’Hare, ultimately setting the flight up for an approach to Runway 9L. The recording has circulated as involving Envoy Air Flight 3551, which operates under the American Eagle brand. The exact date attached to the circulating recording has not been independently confirmed, so we’re leaving it out rather than presenting an unverified date as fact. #AmericanAirlines #Aviation #Emergency

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