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What: Air France/Cityjet Fokker 50 en route from Antwerp to Manchester
Where: Antwerp
When: July 20 2011
Why: On takeoff out of Antwerp the flight developed complications.
The crew made an emergency landing, due to a cargo fire alarm, and the flight
was cancelled.
BoA Boliviana de Aviacion flight OB-670 had to return and make an emergency landing at El Alto International Airport, La Paz, Bolivia, on September 22nd.
The Boeing 737-700 flying to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, had to return due to cabin pressurisation issue.
The plane landed safely.
All 138 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.
What: A-310 Airbus en route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Where: Stephenville International Airport, Canada
When: Dec 16, 2010
Who: 8 crew
Why: Overheating batteries convinced a pilot to land the privately owned airbus at Stephenville International Airport.
After landing, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police met the jet on the tarmac. The crew will be staying at local hotels until the plane is repaired.
Etihad Airways flight EY-4234 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay, Philippines, on August 30.
The Boeing 777-300 flying to Abu Dhabi, UAE, had to return due to smoke in its cabin.
The plane landed safely after dumping fuel.
No injuries were reported.
VivaAeroBus flight VB-3147 had to return and make an emergency landing in Cancun, Mexico, on August 29th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Mexico City, Mexico, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Vueling Airlines flight VY-8318 had to return and make an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 15th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Barcelona, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bleed air fault.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unarmed.
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What: Pantanal Linhas Aereas Avion de Transport Regional ATR-42-300 en route from Sao Paulo to Sao Jose de Rio Preto Brazil
Where: Sao Paulo
When: Jun 30 2011
Who: 44 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the plane’s right engine made an explosive noise and began emitting smoke and sparks, and the propeller stopped.
The crew shut down that engine and returned to Sao Paulo. The pilot made a safe landing in Sao Paulo. Passengers were rebooked on another flight. Maintenance confirmed a leak in the right hand engine.
