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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles

American Airlines flight 564 made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on February 11th.

Authorities said the plane, heading from San Jose, California, to Phoenix, Arizona, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.

The plane, carrying 125 passengers and 5 crew members, landed uneventfully.

Eight people, including seven passengers and one crew member, reported respiratory irritation and were evaluated by paramedics. Authorities said one of them was later taken to hospital.

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