Copa Airlines flight CM-106 suffered a hydraulic leak on landing at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, Nicaragua, on March 23rd.
The incident happened when the Boeing 737-700 plane was coming from Panama City, Panama.
The plane became disabled on the runway. All one hundred and twenty-one passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.
Southwest Airlines flight WN-1511 had to return and make a precautionary landing at Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California, on July 2nd.
The Boeing 737-300 had taken off for Austin, Texas, when the crew decided to return after reporting an engine problem.
The plane landed safely. All people onboard remained unharmed.
The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.
What: Virgin Australia/Pacific Blue Boeing 737-800 en route from Brisbane,QL to Denpasar Bali
Where: Brisbane
When: Oct 14th 2011
Who: 1st officer
Why: The plane was in its parking bay as the first officer was inspecting the plane prior to departure, when the exhaust of a departing Qantas jet blew the mobile stairs, including the first officer, over. Both stairs and pilot ended up on the tarmac, the first officer ending up with a broken arm and leg. The plane was in its parking bay. The pilot departed for the hospital, presumably by ambulance, and the plane departed for Bali, with only a 90 minute delay.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this happening!
Ryanair flight FR-7384 made an emergency landing at East Midlands Airport, England, on September 15th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from London Stansted Airport, England, to Copenhagen, Denmark, was diverted after it dropped one of the nose wheels.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Miami to San Juan
Where: Miami
When: Apr 18th 2010
Why: The Boeing was maneuvering on the runway when it made an explosive noise. On acceleration, the plane began vibrating.
Instead of taking off, the plane returned to the gate with a flat tire. Passengers disembarked and were provided alternative transport.
What: United Airlines Flight 895 Boeing 747 bound for Hong Kong
Where: emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport
When: Saturday 5:27 p.m
Who: 323 passengers and 18 crew members
Why: One hour into the flight to Hong Kong, the pilot experienced unspecified problems with a temperature probe, and rerouted it back to O’Hare.
LOT Polish Airlines flight LO-6523 made an emergency landing in Warsaw, Poland, on February 27th.
The Boeing 787-800 plane took off for Mauritius, but had to turn back due to engine vibrations.
The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
