American Airlines Jet Lands in Miami With Apparent Bullet Damage After Colombia Flight

MIAMI (VINnews) — An American Airlines jet arrived in Miami with apparent bullet damage after a flight from Colombia, according to a published report.

Flight AA923 landed Monday at Miami International Airport, where a post-flight inspection identified puncture marks on the right aileron of the aircraft, AirLive reported. The aileron helps control an airplane’s lateral balance during flight.

The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, completed the trip without incident and landed safely, the report said. The damage was discovered during routine maintenance checks after arrival.

It was not immediately clear when or where the damage occurred. Neither American Airlines nor aviation authorities had publicly detailed the circumstances as of Tuesday afternoon.

There were no reports of injuries among passengers or crew.