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American Airlines flight returns to LAX for emergency landing

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ByMadison Weil KABC logo
Friday, August 14, 2026 6:32PM
American Airlines flight returns to LAX for emergency landing
An American Airlines flight unexpectedly turned around and made an emergency landing at LAX shortly after takeoff overnight.
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