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Landing Plane's Mechanical Issues Bring Firefighters to LAX

A propeller plane experiencing mechanical problems returned to Los Angeles International Airport soon after taking off Friday afternoon.

Horizon Air Flight 2474 had "mechanical issues," according to LAX spokeswoman Amanda Parsons. There were 74 people onboard the plane, which was headed to Santa Rosa.

The plane landed at about 1:20 p.m., roughly an hour after taking off from LAX.

The LA Fire Department was called to a runway at LAX at 1:01 p.m., a  department spokesperson said. Officials confirmed the plane landed safely.

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