Pictured: A WestJet Boeing 737-8CT in Vancouver
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What: WestJet Boeing 737-800 en route from Vancouver to Honolulu
Where: Vancouver
When: DECEMBER 31, 2009 4:10 PM
Who: not available
Why: After takeoff, the pilot realized the plane had blown a tire. The flight circled the airport burning off fuel before making a successful and safe emergency landing. Ten ambulances were waiting but none were needed.

Earlier this week, an Air Canada had a bird strike and also returned to the Vancouver airport.

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