Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-353 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Multan, Pakistan, on May 23rd.
The Boeing 777-200 plane heading from Peshawar to Karachi, Pakistan, was diverted after fire erupted in a galley.
The plane landed safely. There were 116 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-588 made a safe landing at Bahawalpur Airport, Pakistan, on May 17.
The Avions de Trasport Regional ATR-42-500, flying from Karachi, Pakistan, was about to land when the crew detected some issue with one of its engines.
The plane landed safely.
No one was injured.
British Airways flight BA-274 declared emergency before landing at Heathrow Airport, London, England, UK, on September 12th.
The Boeing 747, en-route from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, was over Scotland when the pilot requested a priority landing reporting that a passenger had fallen ill.
The plane landed safely.
The passenger was provided medical assistance at the airport.
What: en route from Perland to Meacham
Where: land the plane safely in a field near Mark IV Parkway and Loop 820
When: 10 am reported engine trouble
Who: 2 people aboard
Why: After reporting that the plane’s engine was running rough, the pilot was able to land in the field safely.
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What: Easyjet Airbus A319-100 en route from Thessaloniki Greece to London’s Gatwick
Where: Thessaloniki Greece
When: Monday, Mar 9th 2009
Who: 139 passengers and 6 crew
Why: After take-off, the Airbus flew through a flock of birds, damaging its engine (s) and was forced to return to the airport, where the crew safely landed the plane.
SpiceJet flight SG-106 had to return and make an emergency landing in Chennai, India, on February 8th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Delhi, India, but burst a right-hand main tire during departure.
The crew subsequently decided to return to Chennai.
The other right-hand tire burst as the plane touched down. Everyone aboard remained uninjured.
An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Meridian, Mississippi, on December 5.
The plane, operated by ExpressJet, was heading from Dallas, Texas, to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina, when the crew reported a crack in the windshield and requested an emergency landing.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
The airline arranged another aircraft for the passengers.
