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What: British Airways Boeing 747-400 en route from Vancouver,BC to London
Where: Vancouver
When: Nov 13th 2010, 2:00 a.m.
Who: 262 on board
Why: While underway, the left engine surged and the temperature exceeded normal. The standard protocol is to shut down the surging engine and land. The crew returned to Vancouver where they made a safe landing with Richmond Fire and Rescue Services, BC Ambulance and emergency airfield services on standby. The plane safely taxied to the gate. Passengers were delayed overnight, accommodated in hotels and alternative flights.
Delta Airlines flight DL-248 had to return and make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 17th.
Air India flight AI-462 encountered severe turbulence on the way to Delhi, India, on April 19th.
Royal Air Maroc flight AT-997 had to return and make an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on September 6th.
