SkyWest flight diverted to Milwaukee airport over possible mechanical issues

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Thursday morning, December 28th that a SkyWest flight from Iowa to Michigan was diverted to Milwaukee's airport due to a possible mechanical issue.

The SkyWest Airlines Flight (4699) was headed to Detroit from Cedar Rapids.

The plane was able to land safely -- and crews are checking out the aircraft to make sure there aren't any issues.