WestJet flight bound for U.S. returns to YVR shortly after takeoff

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Aircraft at Vancouver International Airport.

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A WestJet flight bound for the U.S. on Friday turned back to the Vancouver International Airport shortly after takeoff.

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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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Postmedia has reached out to WestJet for more information. Reports suggest the reason was due to a mechanical issue.

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