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Smoke in 737 Cockpit; Pilots divert to Tulsa. (updated)
On January 21, 2012, a Southwest Airlines 737 with 76 passengers and five crew aboard was en route from Kansas to Houston when it developed smoke in the cockpit. Pilots diverted to Tulsa and made a safe landing (but probably hard and fast since reportedly three tires blew) with emergency services on standby at... »
Boeing Emergency Landing, Dumps Fuel
photographer Andy Egloff On Jan 8 2013, a Delta Airlines Boeing 777-232LR was en route from Johannesburg to Atlanta when one of the engines developed problems. The pilots dumped fuel and diverted to the island of Ascension where they made a safe landing. Passengers say the plane swerved and fuel came pouring out. The... »
Smoke Cancels Russian Flight
What: Yakovlev Yak-42 Where: Surgut Airport, Russia When: Dec 5, 2012 Who: 120 aboard, 113 passengers Why: Taxi for take-off was aborted when the Yak 42′s cabin filled with smoke. The captain reported the smoke to ATC, and passengers evacuated safely. No cause for the smoke has been determined. »
Ryanair under the eye of Spanish and Irish Authorities
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Joachim Eichner What: Ryanair Boeing 737-800 en route from Bristol to Reus Where: Barcelona When: Sept 15, 2012 Who: 171 Why: On Sept 15, the Bristol-Reus flight diverted to Barcelona after developing an engine problem. Passengers disembarked in Barcelona and were provided alternative transportation.... »
Helicopter Pilot Walks Away from Hard Landing
What: Enstrom F-28F helicopter en route from Elko, Nevada to Twin Falls Idaho Where: Twin Falls, Idaho. When: May 20, 2012 Who: Pilot Why: The pilot reported that ten miles south of the Twin Fall Airport, he contacted the control tower that was inbound for landing. However, then he told ATC that he would... »
US Airways Punched in the Nose Bird Strike
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Cary Liao What: US Airways Boeing 757-200 en route from Philadelphia,PA to Orlando,FL Where: Orlando When: May 11th 2012 Why: The flight was en route when there was a bird strike impacting the nose. The bird made a “significant” dent in the plane. ATC... »
Skywest Lands Smokey Lav in Denver, No Fire
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Frank Robitaille What: United Express/Skywest Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Denver to Tulsa Where: Denver When: Mar 17th 2012 Who: 49 passengers, 3 crew Why: After takeoff from Denver, the flight was still above Denver when smoke was indicated in the lavatory. The pilot... »
Bad Day for Air Europa Flaps
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Galen Burrows What: Air Europa Boeing 737-800 en route from Madrid,SP to Lanzarote,CI Where: Lanzarote When: Jun 16th 2011 Why: On approach to Lanzarote, the plane developed flap problems. The crew responded by entering a holding pattern, and shortly afterward landed with flaps up.... »
Helicopter of Florida Sheriff Lands at Mall
What: Orange County Sheriff’s Office helicopter Where: intersection of South Orange Blossom Trail and Holden Avenue, Orlando When: March 13, 2011 Who: Pilot and crew Why: While en route, the helicopter began making a strange sound. The crew decided to land, and made an emergency landing at the mall. The helicopter originated at Orlando... »
Southwest Called Due to Smoke
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Rudy Chiarello What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 en route from Denver to Philadelphia Where: Eppley Airfield, Omaha When: 3:30 Who: 99 passengers and 7 crew Why: While en route, the cabin began smelling of smoke. The pilots diverted to Eppley Airfield in Omaha Nebraska... »
