Finnair flight AY-144 made an emergency landing in Helsinki, Finland, on July 27th.
The Airbus A330-300 plane flying from Bangkok, Thailand, was descending toward Helsinki when the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
American Airlines flight AA-2856 made an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on November 4th.
The plane flying from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was descending toward DFW Airport when the crew reported engine issues.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All fifty-three passengers and four crew members remained unharmed.
American Airlines flight 1134 made an emergency landing in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 22nd.
The plane heading from Nashville, Tennessee, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.
Around here, we’d really like to have more crises like this.
What: small plane en route from the Ramona Airport
Where: emergency landing in a field
When: Monday
Who: John Hammerstrand
Why: The pilot reported engine trouble after take off but was never found by rescue parties. In fact, after the distress signal, he was considered missing during the two hour search. Until the man’s wife reported that he called to report he’d had arrived safely after his plane experienced a power failure
Congratulations to pilot John Hammerstrand for being alive.
United Airlines Flight 256 had to make an emergency landing at Piedmont Triad International Airport, North Carolina, in the evening of May 10.
Authorities said the plane, flying from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina, was operating on one engine when it landed safely at Piedmont Triad Airport.
None of the 128 passengers aboard was harmed.
Air Incheon flight KJ-711 made an emergency landing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia, on December 18th.
The Boeing 737-400 freighter plane took off for Seoul, South Korea, but had to return shortly afterwards due to failure of the left engine.
The plane landed safely. All 3 crew members aboard remained unharmed.
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What: Virgin Blue Boeing 737-800 en route from Launceston to Sydney
Where: Launceston
When: Aug 20th 2009
Who: 151 passengers
Why: Shortly after takeoff, passengers heard a “bang” and flames were seen from an engine. The plane circled Launceston for thirty minutes before being cleared to land, which it did, safely. The problem was described as an “engine surge.” Passengers debarked and were provided an alternative plane to take them to Launceston.
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