Flight heading from Kansas City to Atlanta diverted to Lambert

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A plane from Kansas City with a destination of Atlanta diverted to Lambert International Airport Monday evening.

Delta flight 1660 had to make an emergency landing on Monday evening due to a “mechanical indication,” according to Delta.

In a statement to First Alert 4, a Delta spokesperson stated the following:

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people. That’s why the flight crew of Delta flight 1660 followed procedures to divert to St. Louis, where it landed safely, after receiving a mechanical indication. We appreciate our customers’ patience and apologize for the delay in their travels.”

Delta stated that they are working to accommodate passengers on a new flight later this evening.

According to FlightAware, the flight is supposed to take off after 11 p.m. Monday.