Jetstar flight JQ 189 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at around 10 a.m. on February 3.
The plane was en-route from Gold Coast to Christchurch when it developed some engine problems.
According to the airline, “The captain requested a priority landing and the aircraft landed without incident. We’re currently investigating. We will work to get customers on their way to Christchurch as soon as possible.”
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What: Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 747 en route from Karachi to Islamabad
Where: Karachi
When: Aug 2nd 2010
Who: 215 passengers
Why: After take off, the pilot detected a vibration in the left engine and returned to the airport to make a safe landing. The origin of the engine vibration may be the bird strike that occurred on July 30.
Centurion Air Cargo flight GG-4852 had to return and make an emergency landing in Miami, Florida, on November 11th.
The Boeing 747-400 plane departed for Amsterdam, Netherlands, but dropped an engine cowl during take off, prompting the crew to turn back.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.
Nok Air flight DD-7313 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Chumphon, Thailand, on June 17th.
The plane, flying from Ranong to Bangkok, Thailand, was diverted after its windshield cracked due to a bird strike.
The plane landed uneventfully. There were 62 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.
Southwest flight 987 made an emergency landing in San Antonio, Texas, on December 13.
The plane was heading from Austin to Valley International Airport, Harlingen, when the crew noticed that a part of the wing was missing and decided to divert.
The plane landed uneventfully. There were 109 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
American Airlines flight AA-1965 had to return and make an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 31st.
The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, but had to turn back after an electrical odor was noticed on-board.
The plane landed uneventfully.
There were one hundred and eighty-three passengers and ten crew members aboard at the time. Authorities said all crew members were examined by medical teams at the airport, one crew member was subsequently taken to hospital.
Perimeter Aviation flight PAG-959 veered off runway at Thompson Airport, Manitoba, Canada, on November 2nd.
The plane flying from Gods River, Manitoba, Canada, was descending toward Thompson Airport when the crew reported a low engine oil indication.
The plane subsequently landed but skidded off the runway.
There were two crew members aboard at the time; both of them sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital.
