CHICAGO (CBS) — A flight headed from Chicago to Cleveland was forced to return to O’Hare International Airport on Saturday afternoon, after the windscreen was damaged during takeoff.
An American Airlines spokesperson said American Eagle Flight 3408 “experienced a mechanical issue with the windscreen” shortly after taking off around 1:30 p.m.
READ MORE: Detectives Following 'Promising Leads' In Shooting Death Of 8-Year-Old Melissa Ortega, Mayor SaysThe plane immediately turned around, landed safely, and returned to the gate. No injuries were reported.
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