JetBlue flight B6-39 made an emergency landing in San Jose, Costa Rica, on June 7th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was descending toward San Jose when the crew noticed a strong odor in the cabin and declared an emergency.
The plane continued for a safe landing.
Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Pictured: A South African Airways Airbus A319-131
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Contact photographer Gary Shephard
What: South African Airways Airbus A319-100 en route from Durban to Cape Town
Where: Durban
When: Dec 11th 2009
Who: not available
Why: On takeoff, the flight had a bird strike, and made an immediate emergency landing. Passengers debarked and were provided alternative transport.
The bird ingested was reportedly a “Yellow-billed Kite.”
UTAir flight UT-364 made an emergency landing in Moscow, Russia, on October 4th.
The plane flying from Ufa, Russia, was on final approach when the crew reported an unsafe gear indication.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
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Contact photographer Frank Robitaille
What: Air Canada Jazz de Havilland Dash 8-300 en route from Sudbury to Toronto
Where: Toronto
When: Dec 16th 2009
Who: 53 on board
Why: On final approach, the plane developed hydraulics issues. Low hydraulic pressure was indicated in the no.2 hydraulic system. An emergency was declared, and the plane landed safely under emergency conditions.
GoAir flight G8-283 had to return and make an emergency landing in Bangalore, India, on September 1st.
The Airbus A320-200N plane took off for Pune, India, but had to turn back due to an engine failure.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and sixty-nine people aboard remained unharmed.
Southwest Airlines flight WN-43 had to return and make an emergency landing in Dallas, Texas, on December 7th.
The Boeing 737-300 plane took off for Houston, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported issues with cabin pressure.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
United Airlines flight UA-880 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, County Clare, Republic of Ireland, on August 31st.
The Boeing 767-300 en-route from Houston, Texas, to London, England, encountered severe turbulence over Atlantic Ocean, prompting the crew to divert.
At least 12 passengers and 2 crew members suffered minor injuries.
The injured were taken to hospital.
The passengers were later accommodated in a replacement plane.
