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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
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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