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United flight from San Francisco to Los Cabos, Mexico returns to SFO after tire damaged during takeoff
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · As published by CBS News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the flight and its return to San Francisco are limited, but it is known that the tire damage led to the plane's return to the airport from which it departed.
A United flight that departed from San Francisco International Airport, bound for Los Cabos, Mexico, had to return to the airport. The reason for the return was a damaged tire, which occurred during takeoff. The flight originated in San Francisco and was headed to Mexico before the issue arose.
Further information about the incident is available from CBS News. Details about the flight and its return to San Francisco are limited, but it is known that the tire damage led to the plane's return to the airport from which it departed.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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