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Airbus Digests Bird, Flight Cancelled

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
By George Hatcher

What: Swiss International Airways Airbus A340-313X en route from Zurich to Newark Where: Zurich When: August 26 2012 Why: While readying for take-off, one of the plane emitted a loud explosion. The flight was cancelled a compressor stalled, according to the airline, due to a bird strike. »

Portland Emergency Landing: Compressor Down in American Airlines MD-83

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
By George Hatcher

What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 en route from Portland,OR to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX Where: Portland When: Mar 13th 2012 6:25 Who: 132 aboard Why: The plane was en route when pilots developed a problem with the engine compressor. Port of Portland Emergency services were on standby on the flight’s return to Portland (as... »

Qantas Flight Scare

Thursday, October 6, 2011
By George Hatcher
Qantas Flight Scare

Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Nathan Bartlett What: Qantaslink Boeing 717-200 en route from Newman,WA to Perth,WA Where: Newman Australia When: Oct 4th 2011 Who: 75 passengers and 5 crew Why: The plane had taken off normally from Newman, but while still ascending, the engine popped. That is, it... »

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