American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at San Jose Airport

An American Airlines flight bound for Mineta San Jose International Airport made a safe emergency landing Thursday afternoon after a possible mechanical issue, airline officials said. American Airlines flight No. 597 departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona for San Jose, where it safely landed at 3:48 p.m. and taxied to the gate, according to the airline. The pilot reported of a possible mechanical issue as the Airbus A319 plane landed, according to airline officials. There were 111 passengers and a crew of five people. All are being evaluated Thursday afternoon, airline officials said.<br/>