American Airlines plane diverted to Miami due to cabin pressure
MIAMI — An American Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles has been diverted to Miami International Airport after reports of problems with pressure in the cabin.
Airport spokesman Greg Chin says flight 1585 took off Thursday morning from Fort Lauderdale and was heading to Los Angeles when crew members reported the problem. The plane was diverted to Miami and is expected to be on the ground soon.
No injuries were immediately reported.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says 147 passengers and crew members are on the plane.
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