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American Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in Pittsburgh

American Airlines flight forced to return to Pittsburgh
American Airlines flight forced to return to Pittsburgh 00:19

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A plane taking off from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. had to turn around for an emergency landing this afternoon.

Authorities said the American Airlines flight had a mechanical issue shortly after taking off.

It landed safely back at Pittsburgh International Airport.

The cause of the mechanical issue is still under investigation.

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