UPS flight 5X-2 had to return and make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany, on April 10th.
The Boeing 747-400 cargo plane took off for Hong Kong, China, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported that they had to shut down one of the engines.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 3 crew members aboard remained safe.
Ryanair flight FR-4060 had to return and make an emergency landing at Warsaw Modlin Airport, Poland, on February 7th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Malaga, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew suspected a tailstrike.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
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Contact photographer Kalle Ahtola
What: Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300 en route from Istanbul to New York
Where: New York
When: Jul 14th 2010
Why: On approach to JFK, the Turkish Airlines Boeing encountered a bird. The flight made a safe landing although it incurred slat damage that will cause a delay in the return flight.
Pictured: A PS Airways Express (PSA Airlines) Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200ER
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Contact photographer Jay Selman
What: PSA Airlines /US Airways Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charlotte to Indianapolis
Where: Charlotte
When: Nov 12th 2009
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the crew observed a gear disagree message. (Says it is up or down when it is not.) The flight diverted to Dayton Ohio, where passengers debarked and boarded a bus for their destination.
Horizon Air flight QX-417 made a safe landing after a bird strike in Boise, Idaho, on September 29th.
The plane flying from Portland, Oregon, was on final approach when a bird hit it.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Airblue flight PA-274 had to return and make an emergency landing in Islamabad, Pakistan, on January 30th.
The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Mahan Air flight W5-1053 had to return and make an emergency landing in Tehran, Iran, on January 12th.
The Airbus A300-600 plane took off for Kerman, Iran, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
