Ibex Airlines flight FW-85 made an emergency landing in Fukuoka, Japan, on September 23rd.
The plane flying from Komatsu, Japan, was descending toward Fukuoka when the crew noticed hydraulic issues.
The plane landed safely and had to be towed to the apron. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Alliance Airlines flight QQ-3215 had to divert for an emergency landing in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia, on November 15th.
The plane flying from Olympic Dam to Adelaide, Australia, was diverted after smoke was observed onboard.
The plane landed safely. All 42 people aboard remained unharmed.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
Spirit Airlines flight NK-1140 had to return and make an emergency landing in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on February 16th.
The plane took off for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but had to turn back due to an engine problem.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
JetBlue flight B6-2533 made an emergency landing at Stewart International Airport, New York, on January 31st.
The plane heading from Burlington, Vermont, to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Aeroflot Airbus A320-200 en route from Prague to Moscow
Where: Minsk
When: Sunday
Who: 120 passengers
Why: A false depressurization alarm (also reported as an indication of an open door) forced an emergency landing. Passengers were accommodated at a hotel until the replacement Tupolev 154 arrived.
Vueling flight VY-7574 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Malaga, Spain, on June 11th.
The Airbus A320-200, heading from Barcelona, Spain, to Banjul, Gambia, was diverted after the crew reported a hydraulic failure.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 110 passengers remained safe.
American Airlines flight 5473 made an emergency landing in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 25th.
The plane heading from Dayton, Ohio, to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was diverted due to mechanical issues.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
