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    Scary moments as Tucson-bound flight forced to turn back

    • Jul 23, 2016
    • Jul 23, 2016 Updated Jul 12, 2017
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    A Tucson-bound Delta flight abruptly returned to the Salt Lake City airport shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, July 23, minutes after takeoff. Passengers were quickly evacuated, apparently due to concerns about a possible fire. Video by Arizona Daily Star reporter Doug Kreutz, who was a passenger on the flight.

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