Germania Airlines flight ST-6334 had to divert for an emergency landing in Dalaman, Turkey, on January 10th.
The plane flying from Erfurt, Germany, was on approach to Antalya, Turkey, it was struck by lightning and began experiencing turbulence.
The crew aborted approach and diverted to Dalaman where the plane landed safely.
All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
United Airlines flight UA-17 made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on May 23rd.
The Boeing 767-400 plane heading from Heathrow Airport, England, to Newark, New Jersey, was diverted due to issues with the cabin pressure.
The plane landed safely. All two hundred and sixteen people aboard remained unharmed.
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What: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Chicago to Boston
Where: Albany
When: Jan 9th 2012, 3 pm
Who: 124 passengers and 6 crew
Why: While en route, the left engine lost oil pressure.
Pilots shut down the engine and diverted to Albany. They circled, and dumped fuel before making a safe landing. Emergency services were on standby.
Until 2008, the Albany Airport was a regular stop for American Airlines, and hopes soon to be a regular stop again.
A replacement jet was provided. Some passengers rented cars rather than wait.
Delta Airlines flight DL-44 made an emergency landing at St. John’s International Airport, Canada, on January 31st.
The plane heading from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Dublin, Ireland, was diverted after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
The plane landed safely.
What: single-engine Velocity aircraft. en route from Ohio to Kentucky
Where: Otisco, Ind.on the 7200 block of State Road Three
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Who: Pilot Elizabeth Ferrell and her husband Brett Ferrell weren’t injured
Why: The pilot reported smoke in the cabin before landing along a state highway. She heard a pop and a gauge registered zero oil pressure. On landing (?) the pilot struck a reflector that did minor damage to the right wing . The plane’s oil line appeared to have ruptured.
A small plane crashed in field in West Jordan, Utah, on August 24th.
The plane went down shortly after taking off from South Valley Regional Airport. Authorities said it struck multiple power lines and sparked a small grass fire.
The pilot, who was the only one aboard, sustained minor injuries. He was taken to a hospital.
Eurowings flight EW-141 made an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany, on April 15th.
The Airbus A330-200 plane flying from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was on approach to Cologne when the crew noticed a hydraulic leak.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
