Easyjet flight U2-991 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Rome Fiumicino airport in Italy, on February 12.
The Airbus A319-100, en-route from Naples to Venice, Italy, was diverted after the crew noticed an unusual odor in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
KLM Cityhopper flight KL-1325 had to return and make an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 25th.
The plane took off for Alesund, Norway, but had to turn back due to a lightning strike.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
What: Flybe de Havilland Dash 8-400 en route from Bergerac (France) to Edinburgh
Where: Edinburgh
When: Jul 29th 2009
Who: 54 people on board
Why: On approach to Edinburgh, the crew noted a hydraulics problem and spent twenty minutes in a holding pattern while the problem was resolved. The plane landed safely.
Pictured: An Austral Lineas Aereas McDonnell Douglas MD-88
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What: Austral Lineas Aereas McDonnell Douglas MD-88 en route from Salta to Buenos Aires
Where: Tucuman
When: Dec 18th 2009
Who: 106 passengers
Why: While en route, the right engine was shut down. The plane made a safe landing in Tucuman. Passengers were provided hotel accommodations and booked on alternative flights.
SprintAir flight SRN-10 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Zagreb, Croatia, on September 4th.
The plane flying from Split, Croatia, to Schonefeld, Germany, was diverted due to an abnormal, engine oil pressure indication.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
What: Delta en route from Detroit
Where: Salt Lake City
When: Jan 12, 2010
Who: 144 passengers
Why: While en route from Detroit, the Delta A320 made an emergency landing in Salt Lake City Utah. Braking and steering were affected, though details have not been released to the media.
Delta reported that no one was in danger.
JetBlue flight B6-1020 encountered turbulence while descending toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 11th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane was flying from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, when it hit turbulence that injured a passenger.
The plane continued for a safe landing.
