US Airways plane lands safely at Lindbergh after alert

An airplane en route to San Diego from Philadelphia had difficulty landing at Lindbergh Field Tuesday night, according to the airport manager.

U.S. Airways Flight 669 declared an emergency after experiencing a problem with a flap, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.)

The airport manager said the Airbus A320 flew in circles over North County as it tried to troubleshoot the issue.

San Diego Fire-Rescue crews were called to the runway as a precaution.

The plane landed safety just before 10 p.m.

Source:  http://www.nbcsandiego.com