American Eagle Bombardier CRJ700 Diverts To Philadelphia Due To Nose Gear Steering Issues

American Eagle Flight 5422, a regional service operated by a Bombardier CRJ700, turned a routine morning flight from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Maine into a scare when the aircraft diverted to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The emergency landing occurred not long after takeoff when the crew reported a nose gear steering issue.