Hawaiian Airlines flight HA-19 had to divert and make a safe emergency landing at Hilo International Airport, Hilo, Hawaii, on July 15th.
The Boeing 767-300 en-route from Sacramento, California to Honolulu, Hawaii was mid-air over Pacific Ocean when the crew detected smoke in the cabin.
The plane landed safely.
All passengers and crew members onboard remained unharmed.
Spring Airlines flight 9C-8617 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Shenyang, China, on February 18th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Harbin, China, to Nagoya, Japan, was diverted after a smartphone and a power bank caught fire in the overhead locker.
The crew had cooled down the items before the plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
American Airlines flight 608 had to make an emergency landing in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 4th.
According to the airline, the plane, en-route from Orlando, Florida, to Charlotte, North Carolina, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 126 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.
Edelweiss flight 8R-402 had to return and make an emergency landing in Zurich, Switzerland, on December 22nd.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Pristina, Kosovo, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and seventy-two passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.
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What: British Airways Boeing 747-400 en route from Vancouver,BC to London
Where: Vancouver
When: Nov 13th 2010, 2:00 a.m.
Who: 262 on board
Why: While underway, the left engine surged and the temperature exceeded normal. The standard protocol is to shut down the surging engine and land. The crew returned to Vancouver where they made a safe landing with Richmond Fire and Rescue Services, BC Ambulance and emergency airfield services on standby. The plane safely taxied to the gate. Passengers were delayed overnight, accommodated in hotels and alternative flights.
Air Algerie flight AH-1460 was intercepted by two French fighter jets on the way to Lyon, France, on January 9th.
The Mirage 2000 fighter jets were dispatched after the Boeing 737-800 plane, flying from Constantine, Algeria, lost communication with the ATC.
The plane continued for a safe landing under escort. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
CityJet flight WX-124 had to abort taking off at Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland, on February 25th.
The Avro RJ-85 was ready to take off for London City Airport, England, when a loud bang was heard from the engine, and smoke emerged.
Everyone aboard remained safe.
A replacement plane was arranged by the airline.
