Lufthansa flight LH-2454 made an emergency landing in Oslo, Norway, on July 4th.
The plane flying from Munich, Germany, was on approach to Oslo when the crew reported a hydraulic failure.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Air Canada flight AC-851 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on February 3rd.
The Boeing 787-800 plane took off for Calgary, Canada, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an electrical smell in the cabin.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Pictured: An Air Canada Jazz Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200ER
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What: Air Canada Jazz Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Victoria to Calgary
Where: Vancouver
When: Jan 5th 2010
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the crew reported a fire alert. They diverted to Vancouver, apparently handling the fire on approach; and they made a safe landing in Vancouver, where the plane was looked over.
Jetstar flight JQ-12 made an emergency landing in Guam, on August 6th.
The plane flying from Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan, to Coolangatta in Queensland, Australia, was diverted after the crew had to shut down one of the engines due to a low oil pressure indication.
The plane landed safely. All 320 people aboard remained unharmed.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
American Airlines flight AA-5772 made a safe landing after suffering a bird strike near McAllen Miller International Airport, Texas, on October 20th.
The plane flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was on final approach to McAllen Miller International Airport when a bird hit it.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Allegiant Air McDonnell Douglas MD-87 en route from Wichita to Bulkhead City, AZ.
Where: Wichita’s Mid-Continent airport
When: Wednesday Nov 18
Who: 125 passengers and five crew members (also reported as 126p./6c)
Why: Taking off after a refueling stop, the left MD-80 engine made an explosive noise, and shot flames. The flight returned to Mid-Continent airport for a safe landing.
When the airport fire department met the plane, they saw flames erupting from the left engine, and they foamed it to put it out.
Passengers debarked by stairs and some by slide. One individual suffered a minor injury. Passengers were provided hotel accommodations until the flight replacement on Thursday, although another source said they were on the road again within 6 hours.
Good ol’ MD 80
Mesa Airlines flight YV-6176 made an emergency landing in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 26th.
The plane was flying from Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, when the crew declared an emergency due to a rapid loss of fuel and a fire warning.
The plane landed safely. All 65 people aboard remained unharmed.
