Delta flight bound for Atlanta returns to Charlotte airport after takeoff due to 'mechanical issue'
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A second flight originating from Charlotte, North Carolina, in as many days returned after reporting a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. 

Delta Air Lines flight 3067 took off from Charlotte Douglas International Airport at around 10:15 a.m. en route to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, the airline told Fox News Digital. 

Minutes into the flight, the mechanical issue was reported, and the plane returned to Charlotte.

Charlotte Douglas International airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport and American Airlines’ second largest hub the day after software issues caused delays on a busy travel day in Charlotte. (Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Airport officials said the pilot terminated the “emergency” once the aircraft landed, Queen City News reported. 

The plane was in the air for 1 hour and 26 minutes, landing back in Charlotte at 3:19 p.m.

The airline told the outlet that the plane returned because of a “maintenance” issue. 

American Airlines flight diverted from New York to Delhi amid 'security issue'

Dramatic video shows an American Airlines flight that was going from New York to India landing in Rome and escorted by Italian military jets after a “possible security concern.” (X/@ItalianAirForce)

“The flight landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power. The aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team, and customers boarded a replacement aircraft to continue to PBI,” an American Airlines statement said.

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