United flight to Newark was forced to return to Los Angeles.
Flight #UA1076 from LAX to Newark declared an emergency declared an emergency after takeoff from Los Angeles.
The Boeing 757 (reg. N57111) was suffering hydraulic issue.
The crew contacted ATC confirming landing gear would not retract.
Emergency services were on alert forcing the closure of the south complex.
The 28 years old aircraft holded 10,000ft to burn fuel before emergency landing on runway 25L.
It finally landed about 1h40 after take off at 2.10pm and was met by emergency vehicles.
The aircraft was then towed off the runway.