What: Auman T-51
Where: De Kalb, IL
When: Dec 11, 2012
Who: pilot
Why: After taking off from De Kalb Airport, the Auman T-51 developed engine trouble, losing altitude and emitting smoke.
Pilot James L Auman landed the plane in a field, then bounced and flipped. Plane and pilot both sustained substantial damage. Auman had to be extricated, then was taken by medical chopper to St. Anthony Hospital.
Saratov Airlines flight 6W-9532 had to reject takeoff from Saratov, Russia, on March 22nd.
The plane was accelerating to takeoff for Surgut, Russia, when the crew received an engine indication and rejected takeoff.
The plane safely returned to the apron. All one hundred and seven passengers and seven crew members remained unharmed.
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Helpline phone number for relatives is 01224 836479
Pilot Paul Burnham, 31, from Methlick, Aberdeenshire
Co-pilot Richard Menzies, 24, of Droitwich Spa, Worcs.
Oil workers from Aberdeen; Raymond
Brian Barkley, 30
James Costello, 24,
Vernon John Elrick, 41
Alex Dallas, 62,
Oil workers
Doyle, 57, of Cumbernauld
James John Edwards, 33, of Liverpool,
Nairn Ferrier, 40, of Dundee,
Nolan Carl Goble, 34, of Norwich,
Gareth Hughes, 53, of Angus,
Warren Mitchell, 38, of Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire,
David Rae, 63, of Dumfries,
Leslie Taylor, 41, of Kintore,
Aberdeenshire
Stuart Wood, 27, of Newmacher, Aberdeen.
The name of one Latvian victim has not been released.
Lufthansa flight LH-808 had to return and make an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 31st.
The plane took off for Stockholm, Sweden, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.
The plane landed uneventfully. There were one hundred and seventy passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
What: Home built “rag bags” kit plane
Where: Nanaimo Airport, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
When: June 4, 2011
Who: pilot Dr. Bill Phipps, 71, of Campbell River
Why: Six minutes into a planned eight minute exhibition before 1000 spectators at the Wings and Wheels air show, while supposed to be doing a four point roll, Dr. Phipps home built plane was “tail-on to the crowd and upright” and flew into the ground. A witness describes that “The right wing clipped the ground and he did a cartwheel.” Another witness said it was likely he stalled and that his wings lost lift.
Rag Bags was Phipps name for his home-built wood and fabric plane.
B.C. Ambulance and Cranberry Fire and Rescue recovered Phips, who was airlifted to Victoria General Hospital. He was in serious condition, with severe injuries but was stable Monday.
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KLM flight KL-446 had to divert for an emergency landing at Henri Coanda International Airport, Romania, on July 18th.
The Airbus A330-300 plane heading from Kuwait City, Kuwait, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, was diverted after the crew noticed excessive oil consumption by one of the engines.
The plane landed uneventfully. All two hundred and ninety-eight people aboard remained safe.
CommutAir Flight 3585 had to return and make an emergency landing at Greater Rochester International Airport, New York, on December 25.
The plane took off for Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine-related issue.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
The FAA is investigating.
