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An American Airlines pilot declared a mayday shortly after departing Boston Logan International Airport on Aug. 17

In an audio recording, the pilot announces "multiple failures multiple failures including navigation and automation as well"

Last month, a United Airlines pilot declared a mayday due to engine failure

A scary audio recording caught the moment an American Airlines pilot declared a mayday shortly after takeoff.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, American Airlines flight 2616 departed Boston Logan International Airport at 6:45 p.m. local time, according to flight tracker FlightAware . After flying for 10 minutes, the Philadelphia-bound flight diverted back to its Boston origin.

“Boston, American 2616 we’re lowering to 8,000, declaring a mayday,” the pilot says in an audio

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