Kona-bound flight lands safely after declaring emergency

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A commercial jetliner inbound to Kona International Airport has landed safely after declaring an emergency Thursday afternoon.

American Arline’s flight 59, an Airbus 321 from Los Angeles to Kona, declared an emergency due to a hydraulic issue, according to Ian Gregor, FAA spokesman. The plane landed without incident about 12:40 p.m.