MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - A cargo airplane returned to Miami International Airport after, airport officials said, a panel fell off the aircraft during takeoff, Friday evening.

According to officals, the airport tower notified the crew of the Centurion 747 that a panel had fallen off of the aircraft and onto the runway.

The plane returned to the airport within 15 minutes and taxied over to a concourse area off of Northwest 36th Street and 47th Avenue.

Crews are inspecting the plane and checking to see if debris has fallen in the area.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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