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September 22, 2014 · News

Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing: Plane Flaps Malfunctioned, 'High Speed' Emergency Landing At LAX Saves Flight

Southwest Airlines emergency landing occurred Saturday at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the plane's flaps malfunctioned, according to multiple reports. The “high speed” Southwest Airlines emergency landing had been inevitable as flaps are part of the flight control system and it affects the aircraft’s lift and speed capabilities, reports the Daily Mail.

by Althea Serad

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