Delta flight bound for Atlanta returns to Charlotte airport after takeoff due to 'mechanical issue'
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A second flight originating from Charlotte, North Carolina, in as many days returned after reporting a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. 

Delta Air Lines flight 3067 departed from Charlotte Douglas International Airport at approximately 10:15 a.m. heading towards Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, according to information provided by the airline to Fox News Digital.

Minutes into the flight, the mechanical issue was reported, and the plane returned to Charlotte.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport, along with American Airlines’ second largest hub, was depicted the day following software problems that triggered delays on a busy travel day in Charlotte. (Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Airport officials said the pilot terminated the “emergency” once the aircraft landed, Queen City News reported. 

The plane was in the air for 1 hour and 26 minutes, landing back in Charlotte at 3:19 p.m.

The airline told the outlet that the plane returned because of a “maintenance” issue. 

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“The flight landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power. The aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team, and customers boarded a replacement aircraft to continue to PBI,” an American Airlines statement said.