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SINGAPORE : A Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane, SQ 61, had to turn back shortly after take-off from Houston, Texas on Tuesday after experiencing problems.

SIA confirmed that the Boeing 777 300-ER bound for Singapore had a problem with its landing gear.

SIA spokesman Nicholas Ionides said the plane left Houston at 6.30am Singapore time with more than 200 passengers.

SIA said it has re-booked some of them on the next SIA flight out of Houston on Wednesday at 6:30am Singapore time.

Ionides said it has also acceded to requests from some passengers to fly other carriers.

The four-year-old aircraft is on its way to Singapore for checks, without passengers. - CNA /ls