"EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings' charter plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after takeoff Saturday afternoon and returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, a team spokesman confirmed. Players, coaches and staff planned to board a second plane later Saturday afternoon, or early evening, and arrive Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, ahead of their game Sunday afternoon against the New York Giants."
"According to a flight map posted by team broadcaster Ben Leber on Instagram, the plane changed course just south of Madison, Wisconsin. Leber wrote that the plane's landing gear hatch didn't close after takeoff. Sunday's game is the Vikings' final road contest of the season. They have won two consecutive games but were eliminated from postseason contention last week. They'll finish their season with home games against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day and against the Green Bay Packers in Week 18."
The Minnesota Vikings' charter plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after takeoff and returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. A team spokesman confirmed the return. Players, coaches and staff planned to board a second plane later Saturday and arrive Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, ahead of the Sunday game against the New York Giants. A flight map posted by broadcaster Ben Leber on Instagram shows the plane changed course just south of Madison, Wisconsin, and Leber wrote that the plane's landing gear hatch didn't close after takeoff. The Vikings have won two consecutive games, were eliminated from postseason contention, and will finish the season with home games against Detroit and Green Bay.
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