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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of earliest event
reported: September 11, 2001
American Airlines, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2691 13-1502798
(State of Incorporation) ( Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4333 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76155
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(817) 963-1234
(Registrant's telephone number)
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Item 5. Other Events
American Airlines, Inc. ("American", a wholly owned subsidiary
of AMR Corporation) is filing herewith a press release issued
by American on September 11, 2001 as Exhibit 99.1 which is
included herein. This press release was issued to confirm
that American lost two aircraft in tragic incidents this
morning. These flights were Flight 11, a Boeing 767 en route
from Boston to Los Angeles with 81 passengers, nine flight
attendants and two pilots; and Flight 77, a Boeing 757
operating from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles with 58
passengers, four flight attendants and two pilots.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibits are included herein:
99.1 Press Release
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
American Airlines, Inc.
/s/ Charles D. MarLett
Charles D. MarLett
Corporate Secretary
Dated: September 11, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release
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Exhibit 99.1
CONTACT: Corporate Communications
817-967-1577
AMERICAN CONFIRMS TWO AIRCRAFT LOST
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines confirmed today
that it lost two aircraft in tragic incidents this morning.
American said the flights were Flight 11, a Boeing 767 en
route from Boston to Los Angeles with 81 passengers, nine
flight attendants and two pilots; and Flight 77, a Boeing 757
operating from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles with 58
passengers, four flight attendants and two pilots.
Because of the heightened security due to the nature of
today's events, American said it is working closely with U.S.
government authorities and will not release more information
at this time.
The government has shut down the entire air traffic
system in the United States. American, TWA and American Eagle
will not operate.
"We are horrified by these tragic events," said Donald
J. Carty, chairman and CEO of American Airlines. "Our
thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all involved."
Media calls should be directed to the FBI. Customers who
wish to receive information about relatives should call
American's response number at 1-800-245-0999.
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