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6 Hurt After American Airlines Makes ‘Hard Landing’ in Maui

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An unexpected turn of events unfolded on American Airlines flight 271 flying to Maui. The plane experienced difficulty during its landing, causing an abrupt halt and resulting in injuries to those aboard.

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