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For the second time this week, a Southwest flight from the Bay Area made an emergency landing

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For the second time this week, a Southwest flight from the Bay Area made an emergency landing

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OAKLAND, California – A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland made an emergency landing Wednesday night due to a possible flap problem, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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This incident marks the second time this week that a flight emergency has diverted a Southwest flight from the Bay Area.

Shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, Flight 4474 departed Oakland International Airport for Reno-Tahoe International. The plane landed at Sacramento International Airport around 20:00.

“The crew reported an illuminated flap warning light during the initial descent of the flight,” a Southwest spokesperson told KTVU. “The crew followed safety procedures and descended without incident.”

Airplane flaps are attached to the wings of the aircraft to help control lift and drag during takeoff and landing.

The FAA said it was investigating the incident.

The emergency landing came a day after the Southwest flight from San Jose Mineta International experienced engine trouble and was diverted back to San Jose.

Officials said the plane bound for Burbank received an engine maintenance warning after takeoff.

The aircraft was taken out of service for maintenance evaluation and passengers were rebooked.

No one was injured in either incident.

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