CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A mid-air malfunction ended with a smooth landing at Gerald R. Ford International Airport Friday morning.
According to an airport spokesperson, an American Airlines flight reported issues with its wing flaps while on the way to West Michigan from Chicago. According to information from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, flaps are used to control a plane's speed during landing.
The airport's response team and first responders from nearby agencies positioned themselves at the airport in case anyone on the plane would need help after landing.
Thankfully, the crew was able to land the plane safely without any injuries.
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