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American Airlines Flight Returns to DFW Airport

American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight 1654, bound for Baltimore, had to return and make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, shortly before 7 p.m. on September 29.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 twin-engine aircraft departed from DFW just after 5 p.m. but was turned back shortly afterwards due to an issue with landing gear.

The plane landed safely after circling around to shed extra fuel. None of the 140 passengers and 5 crew members was hurt.

The passengers were evacuated through rear staircase and were taken to the terminal via buses.

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