Mechanical problem on Southwest flight leads to emergency landing at airport

SAN JOSE (KRON) —  A passenger plane that possibly had smoke in the cockpit made an emergency landing at Mineta San Jose International Airport this morning, Southwest Airlines officials said.

Southwest Airlines Flight 346, flying from Pheonix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, was reporting to have mechanical difficulties and made a safe landing at 11:15 a.m. Monday morning.

The plane had left Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and was destined for San Francisco International Airport, according to airport spokeswomen.

The plane was able to taxi to a gate on its own power, no injuries were reported.