An American Airlines aircraft operating as Flight AA497 executed an unplanned return to Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados on Tuesday morning after pilots identified a potential landing gear malfunction shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 737-800, en route to Miami, initiated a precautionary protocol and performed a series of holding patterns over the Caribbean Sea to assess the situation and burn fuel before making its return approach. Aviation authorities confirmed the jet touched down safely on the runway with no injuries reported among passengers or crew. Emergency services were deployed as a standard safety measure, though their assistance was not required. The incident has prompted an internal investigation by the airline, with maintenance crews conducting thorough inspections of the aircraft’s landing system. American Airlines has begun reaccommodating affected travelers on alternative flights while expressing regret for the travel disruption. The event highlights the aviation industry’s stringent safety-first procedures when addressing potential mechanical irregularities during flight operations.