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Plane Carrying Hillary Clinton Experiences Mechanical Issue At LaGuardia Airport

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A plane carrying former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton experienced a mechanical issue Sunday at LaGuardia Airport.

The American Airlines flight from New York City to Washington, D.C. had to return to the gate before take-off.

Pilots said the plane shook and ground crews noticed smoke. They also found metal debris after the incident.

Passengers boarded a different plane and left for D.C. about an hour and a half later.

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