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Day: <span>August 5, 2018</span>

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JU-Air Plane Crashes in Swiss Alps; 20 Dead

A JU-Air plane crashed on the Piz Segnas mountain in Switzerland, on August 4th.

The incident happened when the plane was heading from Locarno to Dubendorf, Switzerland.

There were seventeen passengers and three crew members aboard at the time; all of them were killed in the crash.

The accident is under investigation.


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Brussels Airlines Flight Returns to Brussels After Bird Strike

Brussels Airlines flight SN-3783 had to return and make an emergency landing in Brussels, Belgium, on August 4th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Las Palmas, Spain, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and forty-seven people aboard remained unharmed.


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Cathay Dragon Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

Cathay Dragon flight KA-617 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on August 2nd.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Xiamen, China, was descending toward Hong Kong when the crew reported an issue with the nose wheel steering.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All one hundred and sixty-two people aboard remained unharmed.


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Cathay Pacific Flight Returns to Hong Kong due to Engine Issue

Cathay Pacific flight CX-171 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on August 1st.

The Airbus A350-900 plane took off for Perth, Australia, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.

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

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