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United flight returns to SFO after blowing tire during departure
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Brendan Weber , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into the matter.
In San Francisco , a flight issue occurred on Thursday. The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into the matter. A plane headed to Mexico had to turn back due to a problem during takeoff.
No one was hurt in the incident. The aircraft was carrying many people, including passengers and crew. After landing, those on board got off the plane and were taken to the terminal by bus.
Further information about the incident is available from the source. The airline arranged alternative transportation for the affected passengers later that day.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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