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Flight to Portland, Ore., delayed in Washington

Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:43 AM EST
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Associated Press
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SPOKANE — A United flight from Chicago to Portland, Ore., made an unscheduled landing in Washington state.

KXLY-AM reports ( http://is.gd/in4Q1L) the plane had made a routine stop Wednesday night for refueling at the Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Wash. But after it took off, the pilot noticed a problem with hydraulics and decided to turn around.

Emergency crews were on hand as a precaution. The plane landed safely. Passengers were re-booked on a Thursday morning flight for Portland.

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