Easyjet flight U2-1656 had to reject takeoff from Tel Aviv, Israel, on November 6th.
It is believed that the crew had commenced takeoff for Nice, France, without clearance and the tower instructed them to stop.
The plane slowed down safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
EL AL flight 289, en route from Tel Aviv to Venice, had to make an emergency landing in Dubrovnik, Croatia, after its first officer fell ill mid air.
The plane departed from Tel Aviv at around 6 a.m. on May 15. After about 2 hours, the first officer went to use the bathroom and upon returning, told the captain that he was not feeling well. The captain informed the first flight attendant, and was searching for the nearby airports to make an emergency landing, when the first officer passed out. A doctor who was on board among the passengers gave him medical treatment during the flight.
The captain successfully made a safe emergency landing in Dubrovnik, where the first officer was taken to a hospital.
The airline later issued a statement confirming the incident.
“El Al flight 289 from Tel Aviv to Venice, with 98 passengers on board, landed in Dubrovnik after the first officer fell ill during the flight and was unable to fulfil his duties,” maintained the airline.
Air Tahiti Nui flight TN-7 had to make an emergency landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, on October 21.
The Airbus A340-300 was taking-off for Los Angeles, California, when it was hit by a bird. The crew decided to burn fuel and return to Paris.
The plane returned safely.
Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
The Canadair CRJ-900 en-route to Atlanta, Georgia, had to reject taking off due to a lavatory smoke indication.
The plane returned safely to the apron.
All the passengers were evacuated through the main door.
Lufthansa Cityline flight LH-2246 had to return for an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on January 30th.
The plane took off for Lyon, France, but had to turn back after the crew reported a technical issue.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Air Transat flight TS-232 had to abort taking-off at Gatwick Airport, London, England, on May 3rd.
The Airbus A330-300 en-route to Toronto, Canada, was about to take-off when two loud bangs were heard due to engine failure and stall.
The plane returned to the apron safely.
All 326 passengers and 11 crew members remained unhurt.
All Nippon Airways flight NH-959 rejecting taking-off at Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan, on August 14th.
The Boeing 787-800 was accelerating the takeoff for Shanghai, China, when its left side engine failed with a loud bang.
The plane returned to the apron.
All 240 passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.
