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Mechanical Problems Force United Emergency Landing At SFO

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A United Airlines flight from Vancouver has landed safely in San Francisco International Airport after declaring an emergency due to a mechanical problem.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregory says the Airbus A319 landed around 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

He says the pilot had declared an emergency due to a hydraulic issue.

Airline spokeswoman Christen David said the flight was carrying 102 passengers and five crew members.

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