UtAir flight UT-456 made an emergency landing in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, on December 27th.
The Boeing 737-500 plane heading from Noyabrsk to Moscow, Russia, was diverted due to indication of an issue with the air conditioning system.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
What: Air India plane en route from Guwahat to Kolkata
Where: NSCB International airport
When: Sept 9 2011
Who: 105 passengers
Why: On approach to the airport, the plane developed issues with the landing gear, and declared an emergency.
Rescue services were on standby as the pilot landed the plane. No injuries were reported.
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What: Iberia Airbus A319-100 en route from Madrid to Vienna
Where: Vienna
When: Feb 15th 2012
Why: On approach to Vienna, the plane was struck by lightning.
Pilots landed the plane safely and handed off to maintenance where it will be inspected. Another plane was called in to handle the return flight.
Azul Linhas Aereas flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Viracopos International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil, on May 4th.
The Embraer ERJ-195, flying to Brasilia, Brazil, had to return after a vulture hit the captain’s windshield.
The aircraft received substantial damage.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers after 1:45 hour delay.
What: Air Wisconsin/US Airways flight en route from Charlotte, North Carolina to Ottawa
Where: Ottowa
When: Feb 13, 2011
Who: 49 passengers and three crew
Why: Unidentified fumes in the Air Wisconsin/US Airways flight permeating the cabin and cockpit, forced an emergency landing. Several individuals were removed from the plane requiring medical assistance.
The source of the fumes has not been released.
(Deicing fluid?)
The Lion Air jet that crashed short of the runway in Bali is going to be cut into pieces for removal since the plane is too heavy to tow.
The wreckage is sitting on top of a reef, rocking with the waves.
The cockpit voice recorder was recovered by navy divers.
None of the 101 passengers or seven crew were injured when the crew opted for a water landing. The pilot and co-pilot tested negative for drugs and alcohol
Lion Air AKA PT Lion Mentari Airlines is banned from flying in Europe because of its safety record.
LOT Polish Airlines flight LO-522 made an emergency landing in Warsaw, Poland, on September 25th.
The Embraer ERJ-175 plane flying from Prague, Czech Republic, was descending toward Warsaw when the crew received indication of a possible issue with the brakes, and declared an emergency.
The plane landed safely. All eighty-two people aboard remained unharmed.
