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US Airbus Engine Stalls over Seattle


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Contact photographer Ryan Coulter

What: US Airways A319 en route from Anchorage to Phoenix
Where: Seattle
When: Oct 15 2010 5:45 AM
Who: 130 aboard
Why: While en route, the left engine stalled. The crew shut down the engine and diverted to Seattle where they made a safe landing at Sea-Tac.

A replacement Airbus was provided.


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Airbus Lands Without Nose Gear Steering in Kansas City


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What: US Airways Airbus A320-200 en route from Phoenix, to Chicago
Where: Kansas City
When: Oct 7 2010 5:15 p.m
Who: 150 aboard
Why: While en route, the plane’s nose gear became inoperable. The crew diverted to Kansas City where they made a safe landing due to hydraulic problems. Without nose gear steering, the plane had to be towed to the gate.

Passengers were provided an alternative flight.


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US Airways Airbus Flat at Philadelphia


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Contact photographer Jason Whitebird

What: US Airways Airbus A321-200 en route from Phoenix,AZ to Philadelphia,PA
Where: Philadelphia
When: Sep 24 2010 10:30 p.m
Who: 183 on board
Why: Emergency services in Philadelphia were awaiting the landing of the US Airways Airbus. On takeoff from Phoenix, the plane had developed tire trouble.

NBC reported that the “jet blew a tire” on landing.

In any case, on landing, maintenance confirmed that the plane’s inner right tire was ruptured. No injuries were reported.


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US Airways Cockpit Smoke over Pacific


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Contact photographer Peter Van Dyke

What: US Airways Boeing 757-200 en route from Phoenix,AZ to Kahului,HI
Where: en route
When: Sep 17 2010
Who: 175 passengers and 6 crew
Why: 1200 miles from Hawaii, smoke was observed in the cockpit. The crew diverted to San Francisco where they landed safely.

A replacement jet was provided.


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Hot Plane Lands in Charlotte


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Contact photographer Felix Bahamonde

What: US Airways Boeing 767-200 en route from Charlotte to Philadelphia
Where: Charlotte,NC
When: Jul 23rd 2010
Who: 196 passengers
Why: Passengers had boarded the hot plane, disembarked and reboarded. Finally, after takeoff, a quarter hour into the flight, cabin temperatures had risen to over 110 degrees F. The plane returned to Charlotte and landed safely. Several passengers were hospitalized with heat issues.

No doubt there will be fines.

A replacement jet was provided.


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US Airways Cautionary Landing


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Contact photographer Jay Selman – AirlinersGallery

What: US Airways Airbus A330-200 en route from Paris to Charlotte, NC
Where: Scotland
When: Jul 4th 2010
Why: While en route, the flight developed hydraulic issues and diverted to Manchester where it made a safe landing. However the plane was towed, and no mention is made (yet) of how the passengers were accommodated.


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Maggots Delay Plane


Pictured: Interior cabin of a US Airways Airbus A330-243
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Contact photographer Peter Van Dyke

An Atlanta to N. Carolina US Airways jet was delayed today due to falling maggots.

Maggots were falling from an overhead compartment inside the plane. When the compartment was examined, the source appeared to be a container of meat that had been in the plane since Monday.

The plane returned to the gate and the bin was cleaned before the flight continued on to NC. In NC, the plane was taken into maintenance and fumigated.

George’s Point of View

How is it that the meat was overlooked for two days? Doesn’t the flight crew and maintenance check the bins? Do you have any idea how rancid meat would get in two days during hot summer days in the south, in hundred degree weather? Even if they didn’t see it, surely they smelled it…And who is to say that the meat has been there since Monday? Maybe its been there even longer? If they’re not inspecting it every day, how can they have any idea HOW long it was there?

I am surprised that a plane is not fully inspected on a daily basis–in fact, between each flight–in search of something more dangerous than rotting meat.

How far does security extend? Passengers go through security. You’d think that compartments aboard a plane that carries passengers would undergo a thorough search after every flight.


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US Airways Cautionary Landing in Charlotte

What: U S Airways flight en route to Alabama
Where: Charlotte
When: June 29, 2010
Who: 46 passengers
Why: One of the plane’s tires blew on takeoff, and the flight had to make an emergency landing in Charlotte NC. The flight landed safely and passengers were provided an alternative flight.


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U.S. Airways Emergency Landing in Charlotte


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Contact photographer Mark Kopczak

What: U S Airways Express ( PSA) Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charlotte to Mobile Alabama
Where: Mobile Alabama
When: Monday June 28
Who: 46 passengers
Why: U S Airways Express en route from Charlotte to Mobile landed on a flat tire after taking off on a flat tire. The flight made a safe landing at Charlotte. Passengers disembarked on the runway and were ported back to the airport, where alternative flights were provided.

A hydraulic problem precipitated the tire and wheel failure.


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Overheated Airbus Returns to Phoenix


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Contact photographer Andy Egloff

What: US Airways Airbus A320-200 en route from Phoenix to Milwaukee
Where: Wray
When: Jun 9 2010
Why: While en route, the system indicated an overheat. The crew returned to Phoenix where they made a safe landing. A replacement jet was provided for passengers.

Not that it applies, but the Thursday high for Phoenix was 102 o.


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US Airways Landing Gear issues over DC


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Contact photographer Joseph A. Del Guidice

What: US Airways Airbus A319-100 en route from Boston Washington DC
Where: DC
When: Apr 26th 2010
Why: On approach to Washington, the plane developed hydraulic problems with the landing gear. The pilot entered a holding pattern while the on board crew repaired the problem, after which the flight made a safe landing.


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PSA Engine Failure, Perfect Landing at Charlotte

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What: US Airways/PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charlotte,NC to Lexington,KY
Where: Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
When: Apr 6 2010
Who: 14 passengers and 3 crew
Why: After takeoff, the left engine failed. The crew returned to Charlotte and made a safe cautionary landing 20 minutes after it left.


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US Airways Strikes Geese over Rochester


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What: US Airways A319-100 en route from Rochester to Charlotte
Where: Rochester
When: March 11, 2010
Who: 124 passengers (126?)
Why: According to interviews by the airport director, immediately after an uneventful takeoff, the jet flew through a flock of geese. Passengers heard an engine combust, and smelled something burning. The flight landed safely within thirty minutes, and apparently passengers clapped on landing.

It has been three years since Rochester’s last reported bird strike.


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Unruly Albanian or Just Misunderstood


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Contact photographer Normando Carvalho Jr.

What: US Airways Boeing 737-400 en route from Charlotte,NC to Houston,TX
Where: Charlotte
When: Feb 25 2010
Who: Not available
Why: After takeoff on this flight, an Albanian passenger got up and tried to exit the plane. It took 5 passengers and crew to subdue him. The pilots returned the plane to Charlotte where the disruptive Albanian-speaking passenger was taken into custody by police and removed to a hospital for observation.

Was he suicidal? Confused? Destructive? In despair? Incontinent? We may never know.


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Compressor sends US Airways Airbus back to Phoenix


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Contact photographer Ronny Busch

What: A US Airways Airbus A320-200 en route from Phoenix to New Jersey
Where: Phoenix
When:
Who: 150 passengers and 5 crew
Why: During/after takeoff, the plane’s engine “popped” when the left engine compressor stalled. The pilot reported engine trouble, andreturned to Phoenix where they made a safe landing. An alternative plane was provided.


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Phoenix: Airbus Lightning Strike


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Contact photographer Peter Van Dyke

What: US Airways Airbus A321-200 en route from Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale
Where: Phoenix
When: Jan 27th 2010
Who: 175 aboard
Why: Not long after takeoff, the plane was struck by lightning. A quarter hour after takeoff, the plane was back on the ground. A replacement jet was provided while the Airbus went in for examination


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US Airways/PSA Airline Runway Overrun


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Contact photographer Charin deSilva

What: US Airways/PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charleston West Virginia to Charlotte, North Carolina
Where: Charleston
When: Jan 19th 2010
Who: 30 passengers and 3 crew
Why: During takeoff, the pilot overran runway 23. The takeoff was aborted as the pilot responded to a warning signal, coming to a stop before a steep drop at the runway’s end. We don’t know the extent of damage but it is expensive, especially to the EMAS (and the plane!), but apparently there were no reported injuries. EMAS is credited for saving the lives of the crew and passengers as when the pilot braked during take-off, the plane impacted the Engineered Material Arresting System.

The Yeager Airport EMAS is a system of concrete blocks designed to collaps to bring a plane to a safe stop.


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Airbus Experiences Computer Problems


Pictured: a US Airways Airbus A330-323X
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Contact photographer Paul Nichols

What: US Airways Airbus A330-300 en route from Philadelphia to Madrid
Where: Atlantic
When: Nov 17th 2009
Who: not available
Why: Over thirty minutes into the flight, the flight experienced computer problems and turned around to return to Philadelphia.

The flight landed safely with no further issues.


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PSA Diverts to Dayton


Pictured: A PS Airways Express (PSA Airlines) Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200ER
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Contact photographer Jay Selman

What: PSA Airlines /US Airways Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charlotte to Indianapolis
Where: Charlotte
When: Nov 12th 2009
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the crew observed a gear disagree message. (Says it is up or down when it is not.) The flight diverted to Dayton Ohio, where passengers debarked and boarded a bus for their destination.


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FAA Fine Proposals against United Airlines and US Airways

$3.8 million fine
The FAA says United Airlines:

  • Boeing 737 flew in over 200 flights not in airworthy condition (two shop towels in the engine’s oil sump area)

$5.4 million fine
The FAA says US Airways:

  • Embraer ERJ-190s on 19 flights in AD violation (open cargo door Directive)
  • Airbus A320s on 26 flights in AD violation (inspection of the landing gear for cracks)
  • A320 on 17 flights in AD violation (inspection of the landing gear for cracks)
  • Airbus A320 on 855 flights in maintenance violation (engine repair)
  • Boeing 757 on 505 flights in maintenance violation(missed engine work inspections)
  • Boeing 757 on 121 in maintenance violation
  • Boeing 767 on 53 flights without weekly inspection
  • Boeing 767 on 51 flights without inspections, tests and sampling

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US Airways Emergency Landing in Durango


Pictured: A US Airways/ Mesa Airlines De Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 Dash 8
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Contact photographer Tom Lowther

What: US Airways Express/Mesa Airlines de Havilland-8 twin-engine turboprop en route from Grand Junction to Phoenix
Where: Durango-La Plata County Airport
When: October 5, 2009
Who: 31 passengers.
Why: While en route, the plane lost an engine. The engine failure was due to an oil-pressure problem, though it is not clear from our report whether or not the engine actually failed, or what is more likely, that the pilot shut it down. The plane diverted to Durango and landed safely; some of the passengers were able to fly out on the next flight to Phoenix.


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Colgan Air Flat Delays Return Flight


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Contact Photographer Marty McGuire

What: Colgan Air Saab 340B (US Airways) en route from New York La Guardia to Manchester New Hampshire
Where: Manchester
When: Aug 12th 2009
Who: 19 passengers and 3 crew
Why: On takeoff from New York, the right main gear tire was damaged. The flight continued on schedule and landed safely on a tire without tread.


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US Airways Airbus Returns to Charlotte


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Contact Photographer Jan Severijns

What: US Airways Airbus A330-300 en route from Charlotte,NC to Frankfurt Germany
Where: initially requested return to Philadelphia then Charlotte.
When: Aug 1st 2009
Who: 220 passengers
Why: En route, the plane experienced an undisclosed technical issue preventing them from flying across the Atlantic. They received oceanic clearance from air traffic control, but requested it be revoked based on the “maintenance” issue


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DC: Turbulence on US Airways Landing


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What: US Airways/ Republic Airlines Embraer ERJ-175 en route from West Palm Beach,FL to Washington DC
Where: Washington’s National Ronald Reagan Airport
When: Jul 25th 2009
Why: On the final approach, the plane was struck by turbulence and several passengers were injured. The flight landed safely. No more information has been reported–no details on the injuries or if anyone was actually hospitalized due to the turbulence injuries. One can conjecture it may have been members of the flight crew because everyone else should have been seated with belts on.


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US Airways Overheats in Milwaukee


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Contact Photographer William Jenkins

What: PSA/ US Airways Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-200 en route from Milwaukee to Charlotte NC
Where: Mitchell International Airport
When: Thursday July 16
Who: 45 passengers
Why: While en route, the pilot received an indication that his plane was overheating, and returned to Mitchell. Passengers debarked on the runway and were shuttled to the terminal.

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