WestJet flight bound for U.S. returns to YVR shortly after takeoff
Passengers were safely escorted off the plane before the aircraft was towed to a gate.
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A WestJet flight bound for the U.S. on Friday afternoon turned back to the Vancouver International Airport shortly after takeoff because of a mechanical problem.
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The aircraft, which had been headed for Phoenix, Ariz., landed at YVR safely, and passengers were escorted off the plane before the aircraft was towed to a gate, said Chloe Reynaud, a spokesperson for YVR.
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Reynaud said YVR Fire and Rescue assisted with the deplaning “out of an abundance of caution.”
Flights continued to arrive and depart from YVR as usual.
In an emailed statement Saturday afternoon, WestJet confirmed that a company aircraft departing YVR experienced a mechanical issue upon takeoff.
“Out of an abundance of caution, the aircraft returned to YVR where guests, and their baggage were offloaded,” WestJet said.
WestJet said passengers were offered other seats on different aircraft while the one with the mechanical issue went to a hangar for inspection and repair.
