United flight from L.A. to China had to turn back because of the pilot's absent-mindedness
On Saturday afternoon, United Flight 198 took off from the Los Angeles International Airport on its way to Shanghai, China. Two hours later, the 237 passengers were settled in for the long haul when the pilot came on with an alarming announcement. The plane was turning around and heading back to California. Why?
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