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US Airways Emergency lands with failed landing gear
A parade of emergency services met the Dash 8 as it ground to a stop in a shower of sparks after a dramatic belly landing. On May 18, 2013, a US Airways/Piedmont Airlines Dash 8-100 turboprop en route from Philadelphia to Newark was landing in Newark when the left main landing gear failed to... »
Jump Seat Fake pilot arrested on US Airways flight
Philippe Jernnard was wearing an Air France shirt, a fake Air France badge, had an Air France bag and was carrying a falsified an Air France ID card when he boarded a US Airways Philadelphia-West Palm Beach flight. Instead of taking his seat in coach, he asked if there was room in first class,... »
US Airways Flight Diverts to Greensville
On January 30, 2013, a U.S. Airways Bombardier CRJ 200 was en route from Tallahassee, Fla. to Charlotte, NC with 19 passengers and three crew when a strong odor was smelled in the cabin. Pilots diverted to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport where they made a safe landing. A bus was provided for passengers to complete... »
Diversion after Engine fire in US Airways Embraer Auxiliary Power
US Airways Embraer 135 twin-engine regional jet with 49 aboard en route from Windsor Locks Connecticut to Pittsburgh was en route when a fire occurred in the jet’s auxiliary power unit. The pilots returned to Windsor locks and made a safe landing. Passengers disembarked and were provided alternative flights. »
US Airways Makes Emergency Landing
What: US Airways Embraer 170 Where: Indianapolis When: Jan 2, 2012 7:30 Who: 70 aboard Why: On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:30, a US Airways Embraer 170 en route from Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight developed a nose wheel problem. The flight diverted to Indianapolis where they made a safe landing at 7:40. »
USAirways Emergency Landing in Buffalo
What: US Airways Flight 3786 CRJ-200 en route from Philadelphia to Buffalo Where: Buffalo-Niagara International Airport When: Dec 13, 2012 9:50 pm Who: 53 passengers Why: The commuter plane made an emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after reporting brake problems. THe CRJ-200 circled the airport for half an hour burning off fuel... »
Turbulence Injury over Tennessee
What: US Airways Airbus A319-100 en route from Charlotte to Saint Louis Where: over Tennessee When: Dec 11th 2012 Who: 2 injuries Why: While en route, the flight encountered turbulence. Pilots made a safe landing in Saint Louis. Two flight attendants sustained injuries from turbulence. »
FAA Proposes $354,500 Civil Penalty Against US Airways
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $354,500 civil penalty against US Airways, Inc., of Phoenix, for operating a Boeing 757 airliner on 916 revenue flights when it was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges US Airways removed and replaced a leaking engine fuel pump on the... »
US Airways Airbus diverts to Moncton
What: U.S. Airways Airbus A330 en route from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv Where: Greater Moncton International Airport When: Oct 2, 2012 Who: 233 passengers Why: When the cabin filled with smoke from an overheated oven, pilots diverted the flight to Greater Moncton International Airport at 3:00 a.m. A replacement flight returned passengers to Philadelphia,... »
Reagan National Airport Near Miss
What: US Airways en route from Washington What: US Airways en route from Washington What: US Airways en route to Washington Where: Reagan National Airport, Washington When: July 31, 2012 2:00 pm Who: 192 aboard Why: One US Airways plane had been rerouted into Washington’s Reagan international airport. Its route had been changed in... »
