On May 18, 2013, a UtAir Boeing 737-46M from from Stavropol and landing in Moscow caught fire on the runway as it was landing.
The burning landing gear were extinguished by emergency responders prompt action. About 129 passengers and seven crewmade an emergency exit via slide and wing on to the runway.
Pictured: A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Departing Orlando
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What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 en route from St. Louis to Orlando
Where: Orlando
When: Jul 14th 2009
Who: 134 passengers
Why: On approach to Orlando, an APU fire was indicated; however, after the passengers debarked, there was no trace of fire of heat or found by the fire crew.
We have found conflicting reports whether or not there was an actual fire within the apu that resisted being put out, or a control panel indication of a fire that did not exist.
*APU stands for Auxiliary power unit.
British Airways flight BA-2631 made an emergency landing in Alicante, Spain, on September 18th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Gatwick Airport, England, but had to turn back due to an issue with the landing gear.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
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What: Air Canada’s Boeing-767 en route from Vancouver to Shanghai
Where: Yelizovo airport
When: Sept 5 2010 5:32 Moscow time
Who: 152 passengers and 10 crew
Why: While en route, flight attendants smelled a burning odor coming from the lavatory. The crew decided to divert and make an emergency landing at the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport. The plane was investigated by maintenance and no fire was found, and after a four hour delay, the flight resumed.
A Belavia Boeing 737-524 en route from Astana to Minsk diverted to Samara.
Pilots reported a problem in the fuel system. There were 92 passengers aboard, none of whom were reported with any injury. Passengers were assured they would be able to reach their destination.
A Royal Flying Doctor Service jet had to make an emergency landing at Jandakot Airport in Western Australia, on August 20th.
Emergency alarms were raised at the airport after the plane, carrying a doctor, a nurse and 3 patients, reported landing gear malfunction.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
Emirates Airlines flight EK-18 made an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, London, England, on March 12th.
The Airbus A380-800 plane flying from Manchester, England, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was diverted after the crew failed to retract landing gear.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
