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American Airlines Flight From Philadelphia to Alabama Makes Emergency Landing in Greensboro

The FAA said in a statement that the crew declared an emergency and reported a pressurization issue.

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at PTI Airport in Greensboro on Friday night.

American Airlines says American Eagle flight 5078, operated by PSA Airlines, landed safely at 7:39 p.m.

The plane was en route from Philadelphia to Birmingham, AL. The FAA said in a statement that the crew declared an emergency and reported a pressurization issue.

37 passengers and 4 crew members were on board. American Airlines says everyone was able to deplane as normal and a customer relations team is reaching out to the passengers.

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