Jet safely returns to LA airport after mechanical problem
LOS ANGELES – An official says a Philippine Airlines jet returned to Los Angeles International Airport shortly after takeoff because of a mechanical problem.
Airport spokesman Heath Montgomery says Flight 113 departed at 11:15 a.m. Thursday for Manila and landed again around noon.
Montgomery says the pilot of the Boeing 777-300 reported a “mechanical issue.” He didn’t have additional details.
A call and email seeking information from the airline were not immediately returned.
Montgomery says the passengers will be put on another flight.
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