The flight, which departed from Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C., landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday night.

The pilot declared an emergency landing as a precaution after a tire blew out during take-off. No one was injured.

Passengers broke out in applause as the Alaska Airlines flight made a slightly bumpy but otherwise safe landing at LAX.

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Alaska Airlines flight 309 from Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport lost a tire shortly after takeoff.