Delta Airlines flight DL-35 made an emergency landing in Keflavik, Iceland, on June 1st.
The Boeing 777-200 plane heading from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, to Seattle, Washington, was diverted due to an engine issue.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Belavia Boeing 737-500 en route from Batumi Georgia to Minsk Belarus
Where: Sochi
When: Aug 12th 2011
Why: While en route to Belarus, the plane lost cabin pressure. The cabin was not sealed.
THe pilots descended to a safe level, and then obtained permission to divert to Sochi. The pilots made a safe landing in Sochi with emergency services on standby. No injuries were reported.
A replacement 737 was provided.
A Boston-bound flight of Aer Lingus had to return and make an emergency landing at Dublin airport, after several crew members fell sick.
Flight EI-139 carrying 280 passengers took off for Boston at about 4.23 p.m. on June 15. According to an airline spokesperson, the decision for emergency landing was made after a number of crew members reported feeling ill.
Medical crews welcomed the Airbus A330 as it touched the ground shortly before 9 p.m. None of the crew needed hospital treatment.
Aer Lingus said the incident is being investigated.
Southwest Airlines flight WN-2701 had to return and make an emergency landing at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Washington, on May 23rd.
The Boeing 737-300, en-route to Saint Louis, Missouri, had to return when the crew initiated a descent to around 10,000 feet.
The plane burnt fuel and returned safely.
No one was injured.
American Airlines Flight AA-2437 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas, at 1:40 P.M. on July 7.
The airbus A319-100 was en-route from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California, when the pilot declared emergency due to hydraulic issues.
The plane landed safely.
All 127 passengers and 5 crew members aboard remained unharmed and were accommodated in a replacement flight.
What: Delta MD 80 en route from New York to Ft Lauderdale
Where: Raleigh Durham NC
When: April 11, 2011 9:30 pm
Who: 94 passengers 5 crew
Why: While en route, a noxious electrical smell developed. Crew complained of illness and diverted to Raleigh Durham NC where they made a safe landing.
Delta Airlines flight DL-1831 had to return and make an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon, on October 30.
The Boeing 757-200, flying to Salt Lake City in Utah, had to return due to an engine problem. The right side engine of the plane had to be shut down as it was over speeding the aircraft.
The Plane landed safely.
All 169 passengers and 6 crew members aboard remained unhurt.
