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Delta flight from Atlanta makes emergency landing at JIA

The plane returned to the airport after the pilot reported a mechanical issue.
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A Delta flight headed from Atlanta has made an emergency landing in Jacksonville after a light indicated there was a possible landing gear problem.

According to a Delta representative, flight 1961 departed this morning from Atlanta and prior to landing at JAX, declared an emergency when the pilot reported a mechanical issue.

The plane, carrying 155 people, has since safely landed at JIA is expected to take off again around 1 p.m. to head back to Atlanta.

The plane is an MD 90.

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