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Mechanical Issue Forces American Airlines Flight To Return To Philadelphia International Airport After Takeoff

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An American Airlines flight had to return to Philadelphia International Airport over a mechanical issue. Flight 793 was headed to Charlotte around 1 p.m. when it had to return to the airport shortly after takeoff.

Airport officials say it was because of a minor mechanical issue.

The plane landed safely and passengers deplaned.

They were put on a different plane that was scheduled to leave around 6 p.m.

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