Aviation News, Headlines & Alerts
 
Month: <span>March 2017</span>

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Lufthansa Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cockpit

Lufthansa flight LH-8365 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hyderabad, India, on March 30th.

The plane took off for Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.


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American Airlines First Officer Dies During Landing in Albuquerque

American Airlines flight AA-1353 made an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 29th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, was on final approach when the captain declared a medical emergency saying, “We’ve got an issue with one of the pilots.”

The plane continued for a safe landing. Emergency services performed CPR on the first officer, however, could not save his life.

The deceased first officer was identified as William “Mike” Grubbs, 58.

The incident is being investigated.


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Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Baltimore

Southwest Airlines flight WN-330 made an emergency landing in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 29th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane flying from Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, was on approach to Baltimore when the crew reported a landing gear issue.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.


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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Daytona Beach International Airport

A small plane made an emergency landing at Daytona Beach International Airport, Florida, on March 30th.

It is believed that the twin-engine Piper Aztec plane declared an emergency due to a landing gear issue.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel.

There were two people aboard at the time; both of them remained unharmed.

The plane is registered to Ace Tomato Company based out of Daytona Beach.

Cathay Dragon Flight Returns to Hong Kong due to Cargo Smoke Indication

Cathay Dragon flight KA-622 had to return for an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on March 28th.

The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Hangzhou, China, but had to turn back due to an aft cargo smoke indication.

The plane landed back uneventfully. All 219 passengers aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Lineas Aereas Suramericanas Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Bogota

A Lineas Aereas Suramericanas plane had to return and make an emergency landing in Bogota, Colombia, on March 28th.

The Boeing 727-200 plane took off for Leticia, Colombia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.


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Bird-Hit ANA Plane Makes Safe Landing in San Jose

All Nippon Airways flight NH-172 made a safe landing following bird strikes near San Jose, California, on March 26th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane flying from Tokyo, Japan, was on final approach to San Jose when it received multiple bird strikes.

The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Air Transat Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Loss of Cabin Pressure

Air Transat flight TS-103 made an emergency landing in Montreal, Canada, on March 26th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Orlando, Florida, was descending toward Montreal when it lost cabin pressure, prompting the deployment of oxygen masks.

The plane continued for a safe landing. There were 102 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; 3 of them were taken to hospital with minor injuries.


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Peruvian Airlines Plane Catches Fire after Veering Off Runway in Jauja, Peru

Peruvian Airlines flight P9-112 caught fire after it veered off the runway at Francisco Carle Airport in Jauja, Peru, on March 28th.

The Boeing 737-300 plane was coming from Lima, Peru, when it skidded off the runway and burst into flames.

The airline said all 141 people aboard were safely evacuated and none of them sustained any considerable injuries.

The incident is being investigated.


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Fedex Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Memphis

Fedex Federal Express flight FX-130 had to return and make an emergency landing in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 28th.

The plane took off for Montréal–Mirabel International Airport, Canada, but had to turn back after the crew reported an issue with the landing gear.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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LATAM Airlines Flight Returns to Argentina After Bird Strike

LATAM Airlines flight LA-487 had to return and make an emergency landing in Cordoba, Argentina, on March 27th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Santiago, Chile, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

The plane landed back safely. All 220 people aboard remained unharmed.

Taban Air Plane’s Landing Gear Collapses in Ardabil, Iran

Taban Air flight HH-6243 suffered a gear collapse during landing at Ardabil Airport, Iran, on March 27th.

The Boeing 737-400 plane was coming from Mashhad, Iran, when its right hand main gear collapsed.

There were 163 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

The plane sustained considerable damage.


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Plane Crash Near Zimbabwe-Mozambique Border Kills 6

A small plane crashed in the Vumba Mountains in Zimbabwe, on March 27th.

The plane was heading from Beira, Mozambique, to Mutare, Zimbabwe when it went down.

There were 6 people aboard, including 2 crew members and 4 passengers; all of them were killed in the crash.

The accident is being investigated.


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Hawaiian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kahului

A Hawaiian Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing in Kahului, Hawaii, on March 27th.

The plane heading from Oakland, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, was diverted after smell of smoke was noticed in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All 241 passengers and 10 crew members aboard remained unharmed.

Air Services Limited Plane Crash-Lands in Guyana

An Air Services Limited plane crash-landed at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana, on March 27th.

The incident happened when Cessna 172 plane was performing a training flight.

There were two people aboard at the time, including the pilot and a trainee; both of them remained unharmed.

Authorities said the plane’s landing gear sustained damage in the incident.


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Dubai-Bound Qantas Airways Plane Diverts to Muscat

Qantas Airways flight QF-9 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Muscat, Oman, on March 25th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane en-route from Melbourne, Australia, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was diverted due to bad weather conditions in Dubai.

As the plane was on approach to Muscat, it was hit by a bird. The crew continued for a safe landing.

Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Four Killed After Small Plane Crashed in Blount County, Alabama

A Cessna 210 plane crashed in Hayden, Blount County, Alabama, on March 25th.

Authorities said the plane was heading from Kissimmee, Florida, to Jackson, Tennessee, when it went down.

Four people were killed in the crash, including a 45-year-old man, a 43-year-old woman,
a 16-year-old boy, and a 14-year-old girl. They are believed to be family members.

The cause of crash is being investigated.


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Hop! Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Paris Orly Airport

Hop! Airlines flight AF-7478 made an emergency landing at Paris Orly Airport, France, on March 23rd.

The plane took off for Quimper, France, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a fuel metering issue.

The plane landed safely. All 60 passengers and 4 crew members remained unharmed.


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PSA Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Dayton, Ohio

PSA Airlines flight AA-5390 had to return for an emergency landing in Dayton, Ohio, on March 23rd.

The Canadair CRJ-200 plane took off for Charlotte, North Carolina, but had to turn back after the crew received a smoke detector indication.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 52 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.


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Delta Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Delta Airlines flight DL-803 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Kentucky, on March 23rd.

The plane took off for Orlando, Florida, but had to return shortly afterwards due to reports of a smoky odor in the cabin.

The plane landed back safely. All 148 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.


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Air Canada Flight Returns to Montreal due to Engine Trouble


Air Canada flight AC017 had to return and make an emergency landing in Montreal, Canada, on March 25th.

The plane took off for Shanghai, China, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed back uneventfully. All 213 passengers aboard remained safe.


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U.S. Air Force Boeing 707 Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Indonesia

A U.S. Air Force Boeing 707 plane had to make an emergency landing at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, Indonesia, on March 24th.

Indonesian air force spokesperson Air Vice Marshall Jemi Trisonjaya said the plane declared an emergency after one of the engines failed.

The plane was transporting 20 American military personnel from a base in Diego Garcia to Kadena Air Base, Japan, at the time.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Bird-Hit Air Arabia Flight Diverts to Lucknow, India

Air Arabia flight G9-532 made an emergency landing in Lucknow, India, on March 24th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, was diverted due to a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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British Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Frankfurt

British Airways flight BA-73 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 24th.

The Boeing 787-900 plane heading from Heathrow Airport, England, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was diverted due reports of fumes on-board.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Omaha

An American Eagle flight had to return for an emergency landing in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 24th.

The plane took off for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, but had to turn back after the crew failed to retract the landing gear.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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