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Day: <span>March 12, 2017</span>

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Aerolineas Argentinas Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Problem

Aerolineas Argentinas flight AR-1842 had to return and make an emergency landing in Cordoba, Argentina, on March 10th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Rosario, Argentina, but had to return shortly afterwards after one of the engines emitted a loud bang, prompting the crew to shut down the engine.

The plane landed back safely. All 111 passengers and 5 crew members remained unharmed.


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Fighter Jets Escort Air India Plane After it Loses Communication

Air India flight AI-171 was intercepted by fighter jets on March 10th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane was heading from Ahmedabad, India, to Heathrow Airport, England, when it lost communication. Czech fighter jets were dispatched to intercept the plane and were able to communicate with the captain. The captain signaled about having technical issues due to which they were unable to communicate with the ATC.

The fighter jets from Germany, Belgium, and United Kingdom subsequently took over in their respective airspaces and escorted the plane until it safely landed at Heathrow airport.

There were 231 passengers and 18 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.


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KLM Flight Rejects Take Off From Beijing

KLM flight KL-898 had to reject take off from Beijing, China, on March 11th.

The Boeing 747-400 plane was accelerating to take off for Amsterdam, Netherlands, when one of the engines emitted streaks of flames and a loud bang.

The crew subsequent rejected take off and stopped at the runway.


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Loganair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Scotland

Loganair flight BE-6939 made an emergency landing at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland, Scotland, on March 9th.

The plane was flying from Kirkwall, Scotland, when the first officer became unwell, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

The plane continued for a safe landing. The first officer was rushed to hospital.

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