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Flight 1040
Coverage of Flight 1040 in the Nexus archive.
- Roads and airports packed with millions of July 4 travelers
Roads and airports were congested with millions of travelers during the July 4 holiday. A reported engine fire on American Airlines Flight 1040 caused alarm, though the airline stated there was no evidence of an actual fire. Journalist Kris Van Cleave covered the holiday travel surge.