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Day: <span>June 20, 2017</span>

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Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific flight CX-3290 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on June 19th.

The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Anchorage, Alaska, but had to turn back after the crew noticed a gear problem.

The plane landed safely after dumping excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Atlasjet Flight Returns to Istanbul After Lightning Strike

Atlasjet flight KK-9764 had to make an emergency landing in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 18th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Tbilisi, Georgia, but had to turn back due to a lightning strike.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.


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China Eastern Airlines Plane Hits Severe Turbulence; 26 Injured

China Eastern Airlines flight MU-774 encountered severe turbulence on the way to Kunming, China, on June 18th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane was flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, when it hit severe turbulence that injured twenty-six passengers.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

Authorities said four passengers suffered serious injuries while twenty-two others received minor injuries. They were taken to hospitals.


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Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Dallas Love Field After Bird Strike

Southwest Airlines flight WN-116 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dallas Love Field, Texas, on June 16th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Albuquerque, New Mexico, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

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

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