Maui Bound Southwest Flight Returned To Oakland Due To Mechanical Issue

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Well, that's one way to start your vacation!

On Monday, a Southwest plane bound for Maui was forced to return to the Oakland Airport after discovering a mechanical issue on the plane.

According to KRON 4, "Officials with Southwest Airlines said thrust reversers, which deploy when the plane lands, slid back and created a gap in the side of the engine."

The plane landed safely and passengers were set to board another aircraft.

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