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.”
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Flights continued to arrive and depart from YVR as usual.
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In an emailed statement Saturday afternoon, WestJet confirmed that a company aircraft departing YVR experienced a mechanical issue upon takeoff.
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“Out of an abundance of caution, the aircraft returned to YVR where guests, and their baggage were offloaded,” WestJet said.
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WestJet said passengers were offered other seats on differnt aircraft while the one with the mechanical issue went to a hangar for inspection and repair.
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