Republic Airlines flight YX-4675 had to reject takeoff from Columbus, Ohio, on August 8th.
The plane was accelerating to takeoff for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when the crew rejected takeoff due to a bird strike.
The plane safely returned to the apron. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
A helicopter crashed in a field and burst into flames in Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, on the evening of October 6th.
There were 2 men aboard. Both of them were killed in the crash.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
American Airlines flight AA-1157 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport, Florida, on December 28th.
The Boeing 767-300 flying from Cancun, Mexico, was mid-air when its right-hand pack failed due to an over-temperature. Later, the passengers also felt low cabin pressure and their oxygen masks were deployed.
The plane landed safely.
No one was injured.
British Airways flight BA-461 had to divert for an emergency landing in Bordeaux, France, on January 27th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane heading from Madrid, Spain, to Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, was diverted after an engine de-icing system overheated.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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.
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What: Continental Airlines/Colgan Air de Havilland Dash 8-400 en route from Newark to Washington DC
Where: Washington
When: May 16th 2011
Who: Flight attendant
Why: While en route, the plane encountered turbulence in which a flight attendant experienced injury. The plane did not divert, but continued to make a safe landing.
Paramedics dealt with the flight attendant’s injuries
Allegiant Air flight G4-1671 had to return for an emergency landing at Chicago Rockford International Airport, Illinois, on December 15th.
The plane took off for Punta Gorda, Florida, but had to turn back after it ingested several birds into one of the engines.
The plane landed back safely. All 177 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.
