SkyWest Airlines released the following statement to wilx.com about the emergency landing.
"SkyWest flight 4896, operating as Delta Connection from Detroit, Michigan to Kalamazoo diverted to Lansing due to a mechanical indication. The flight landed safely and all 46 customers deplaned normally at the gate. Mechanics will inspect the aircraft and we are working to help customers resume their travels on another aircraft to Kalamazoo as quickly as possible."
Marissa Snow
SkyWest Airlines
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A Delta SkyWest flight from Detroit Metro Airport to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport had to make an emergency landing at Capital Region International airport Friday evening.
Capital Region staff tells us an emergency light came on warning the flight crew of a problem with the landing gear. The plane landed safely. There is no word of injuries at this time.
