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Crash, engine failure, Florida, Landing, oil pressure, USA

Small Plane Crash-Lands in Florida Everglades; 2 Injured

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A Lancair LNC 4 aircraft crash-landed onto a levee in the Everglades, near Broward-Palm Beach county line, Florida, on August 30.

The four-seater aircraft, which took off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and was heading to Lynchburg, Virginia, crash-landed due to engine failure. Authorities said the aircraft cartwheeled and burst into flames upon landing.

There were 2 people aboard the plane, including the 52-year-old pilot Ken McKenzie and his 50-year-old wife Sonia. Both of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said the pilot had reported low oil pressure shortly after the plane departed from Fort Lauderdale airport.

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California, Collision, Crash, Landing, Southwest, USA

Southwest Jets Collided at Oakland International Airport

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southwest_airlines_logoTwo Southwest Airlines Jets collided at Oakland International Airport, California, on August 30.

Authorities said the Orange County-bound flight 2674 was pushing back from the gate when its wing tip came in contact with another jet that had just arrived from Phoenix.

No injuries were reported.

Both aircrafts were grounded after the incident.

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Air Europa, Avro, back to base, bird strike, cracked windshield, Emergency, Landing, UK

Air France Jet Returns to Newcastle due to Cracked Windshield

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Air FranceAir France flight AF1059 had to return and make an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport, England, on August 31.

The Cityjet Avro RJ-85 plane took off for Paris but had to return shortly afterwards after the pilots reported cracked windshield.

The plane landed uneventfully and no one was hurt.

It is believed that the windshield cracked due to bird strike.

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Diversion, Emergency, India, IndiGo, Landing, Medical emergency

IndiGo Flight Diverts due to Medical Emergency

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IndiGo AirlinesAn IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing at Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport in Indore, India, on August 31.

The plane was en-route from Mumbai to Lucknow when it had to be diverted due to a medical emergency. Authorities said a female passenger fell critically ill midair.

The plane landed safely.

The patient was rushed to Arihant hospital.

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Australia, Diversion, fuel pump, Qantas, technical fault

Qantas A380 Jet Diverts to Perth International Airport

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QantasQantas flight QF2 had to divert and make an unscheduled landing at Perth International airport, Western Australia, on August 31.

According to the airline, “While travelling to Sydney from Dubai, the pilots received an indication that there was a technical issue with the aircraft so they diverted to Perth to have the issue repaired by our engineering team before continuing on to Sydney…There was a technical issue with one of the fuel pumps. There was no emergency landing.”

The 484-seater A380 jet landed safely and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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Crash, Dornier, Nigeria

7 Killed as Military Plane Crashed in Nigeria

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military planeA Dornier-228 military plane crashed into a house in Ribadu area Of Kaduna state, Nigeria, on August 29.

Air force officials said the plane went down when it was heading from Kaduna Military Airfield to Abuja.

All 7 people on-board the plane, including 3 passengers and 4 crew members, were killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is not clear at the moment.

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Condor, Disruption, Diversion, Emergency, Landing, USA

Condor Airlines Jet Diverts to Denver International Airport

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condor airlinesA Condor Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport, Colorado, on August 28.

Authorities said the plane, en-route from Las Vegas to Frankfurt, was escorted by two fighter jets after the pilot declared an in-flight emergency due to a ‘disturbance on the plane.’

The Boeing 767 landed uneventfully and everyone aboard remained safe.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, “The disturbance aboard the flight was deemed a customer service issue and not a life-threatening matter and the airline handled the matter according to their policy for customer service related matters. No arrest was made.”

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bird strike, Emergency, Landing, Nok Air, Thailand

Bird-Struck Nok Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Thailand

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NOK AIrNok Air flight DD7805 had to make an emergency landing at Surat Thani airport in Thailand, on August 30.

The plane took off from Nakhon Si Thammarat and was heading to Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport when a large bird hit it, prompting the pilot to request an emergency landing.

The plane landed safely. All 200 passengers and crew members remained unhurt.

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Airbus, American Airlines, Canada, Diversion, Emergency, engine failure, Landing

American Airlines Plane Diverts to Canada after Engine Failure

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american airlinesAn American Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing at Stephenville Airport in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on August 27.

The Airbus 330-300, heading from Italy to North Carolina, was diverted after one of its engines failed.

The plane, carrying no passengers and only 3 crew members, landed safely. No injuries were reported.

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California, Crash, field, Landing, Piper, USA

Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Los Angeles County

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piperdebrisA small plane crashed in Llano, near Lake Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, on August 27.

Authorities said the single-engine Piper PA25 crashed in a vacant field near 165th Street East and East Avenue X.

The pilot, identified as Channing Morse, 67, of San Diego, was killed at the spot.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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Air Show, Crash, Event, Experimental, FAA, Landing, New York, NTSB, USA

Plane Crashed while Practicing for New York Air Show; Pilot Killed

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airshowA stunt plane crashed near Stewart international airport in New Windsor, New York, on August 28.

Authorities said the Cornell W F/Sahakian JA Jr. Giles G 202 experimental plane went down while practicing for the New York Air Show, which is scheduled for this weekend.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as Andrew Wright, of Texas.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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Bulgaria, engine failure, Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines Jet Diverts to Sofia Airport due to Engine Failure

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Pegasus AirlinesA Pegasus Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria, on August 28th.

The plane, en-route from Antalya, Turkey to Amsterdam, Netherlands, was diverted after one of its engines failed.

The plane landed uneventfully.

There were 163 passengers and 6 crew members on-board at the time; none of them was hurt.

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Crash, Helicopter, Landing, mechanical failure, Robinson, USA

Pilot Walks Away after Helicopter Crashes near Ketchum, OK.

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helicoptersaopA Robinson R-44 helicopter crashed in a hayfield around 2 miles north of Ketchum, Oklahoma, on August 25th.

FAA authorities said the helicopter, flying from Ketchum airport, went down after it lost its tail rotor.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, remained uninjured.

The accident is being investigated.

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Airbus, Bermuda, Emergency, Jet Blue, Landing, Locale, mechanical failure, oxygen

JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bermuda

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JetBlueA JetBlue flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda, on August 26th.

The incident happened when the Airbus A320, carrying 94 people, was heading from Boston to Puerto Rico.

According to a Department of Marine and Port Services report, “A 51-year-old female passenger was experiencing oxygen tank problems and required assistance while the aircraft crew reported mechanical problems with the cockpit floor suffering distortion suspected to be caused by heat.”

The plane landed uneventfully and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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All Nippon Airways (ANA), back to base, Boeing, Emergency, engine trouble, Japan, Landing, Locale

All Nippon Airways Flight Returns to Osaka

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All NiponAn All Nippon Airways flight had to return and make an emergency landing in Osaka, Japan, on August 26.

According to the airline, the Boeing 777-200 had to return after the crew noticed engine problems. The flight was on its way to Tokyo at the time.

The plane landed safely and all 246 passengers and 11 crew members remained unhurt.

The incident is being investigated.

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Crash, crop duster, FAA, Landing, Locale, NTSB, USA, Wisconsin

Pilot Killed as Crop Dusting Plane Crashed in Waushara County

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Crop dusting planeA crop dusting aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Hancock, Waushara County, Wisconsin, on August 26.

The Weatherly 620B single-engine aircraft was spraying a potato farm when it crashed.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed the spot. His identity has not yet been released.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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Cessna, Crash, field, Landing, S. Africa

Cessna Crashes into Field in South Africa; 2 Killed

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CessnaA small plane crashed into a sugar cane field off N2 highway near Winkelspruit, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on August 25.

Authorities said the Cessna 172 went down when it was transporting 2 people. The aircraft was on fire when the police and rescue teams arrived.

Both occupants of the ill-fated plane succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released.

The cause of crash is not known at the moment.

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American Airlines, Canada, Diversion, Emergency, generator, Landing, mechanical failure

Birmingham-Bound American Airlines Plane Diverts to Canada

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American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA130 made an emergency landing in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, on August 24.

It is believed that the plane was diverted after cabin lights went off due to generator malfunction. According to the airline, “American Airlines Flight 130 travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Birmingham International Airport, UK diverted to Gander, Newfoundland due to the cockpit crew reporting a mechanical issue. An emergency landing was declared due to the aircraft being overweight, landing without incident at 23.45 local time.”

All 148 passengers remained unharmed.

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Canada, Crash, Landing, nosedive

6 People Killed in Quebec Plane Crash

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planecrashboliviatwitter-676x434A De Havilland Beaver plane crashed in Les Bergeronnes area of Canada’s Quebec province, on August 23.

Authorities said the plane apparently nose-dived shortly after it took off from a Tadoussac airstrip for a sightseeing tour.

There were 6 people aboard the plane, including the pilot Romain Desrosiers, a British family of 4 and another passenger Emilie Delaitre, 28, of France. All of them were killed.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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Crash, Emergency, engine failure, FAA, Landing, Maine, Ultralight, USA

Pilot Walks Away After Ultralight Plane Crashed in Maine

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UltralightAn ultralight plane crash-landed in woods off Porter Road, Fryeburg, Maine on the afternoon of August 23rd.

The single-seater Aerolite 103, flying from Leavitt Airport, New Hampshire, crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Eastern Slopes Regional Airport, Fryeburg, due to engine failure.

The pilot, a 56-year-old Pennsylvania man, remained unharmed.

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Canada, Emergency, Landing, mechanical failure

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ontario

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A small plane had to make an emergency landing on a private airstrip in Grey Highlands, Ontario, Canada, at around 1:44 P.M. on August 16th.

The plane, en-route to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Ontario, from Brampton, Ontario, had to make an emergency landing due to mechanical failure.

The airplane dug into the ground, damaging its nose.

The pilot and his only passenger remained unhurt.

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Crash, Emergency, field, Landing, Medical emergency, Microlight, Spain

Small Plane Crash-Lands in Spain; 1 Killed, 1 Injured

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microlightA micro-light plane made a crash-landing in an orange orchard near the runway of Seville Airport, Spain, on August 23rd.

The aircraft crash-landed after the pilot lost consciousness mid-air and his wife, with “no notion” of flying a plane, had to take charge.

The flight was heading towards Coria del Rio from Trebujena, at the time.

The pilot lost his life while his wife sustained serious injuries.

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Emergency, fuel, Landing, mechanical failure, USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Indiana County River

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Small planeA single-engine plane had to make an emergency landing in Kiskiminetas River, near Saltsburg, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, on August 23.

Authorities said the pilot decided to make an emergency landing after the aircraft developed mechanical problems and started losing fuel pressure.

The pilot remained unhurt and was able to swim to the shore.

The plane was taken to shore with the help of crane.

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Boeing, British Airways, Diversion, Emergency, Landing, Russia, smoke

BA Flight Diverts to Siberia due to Smoking Smartphone

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britishairwaysBritish Airways flight BA18 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Irkutsk city of Siberia, Russia, on August 21.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en-route from South Korea’s Incheon International Airport to London’s Heathrow airport, was diverted after a passengers’ smartphone began emitting smoke due to a ‘thermal runaway’.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 205 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

The plane was able to resume its journey after 3 hours.

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Emergency, Helicopter, Landing, S Korea

2nd Combat Aviation Brigade’s Chopper Makes Emergency Landing in South Korea

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chopperA chopper, belonging to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, made an emergency landing near Camp Humphreys, located close to South Korea’s Anjeong-ri and Pyeongtaek metropolitan areas, on August 24.

The OH –58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter was on a routine maintenance flight around the camp when it had to land in emergency.

Both pilots sustained minor injuries.

The cause of emergency landing is not clear at the moment.

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