Pictured: A Delta Air LinesMcDonnell Douglas MD-88
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What: Delta Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-88 en route from New York to Fort Lauderdale
Where: West Palm Beach
When: Dec 26th
Who: 147 on board
Why: While en route, the flight’s generator developed problems. The plane lost electrical backup and diverted to West Palm Beach.
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What: jet2.com Boeing 737-300 en route from Manchester to Budapest
Where: Budapest
When: Mar 22nd 2012
Who: 127 passengers
Why: By the approach to Budapest, the flight had developed a hydraulic leak.
Pilots made a fast landing on hot brakes with emergency services and maintenance on standby to deal with the hydraulic fluid on the runway.
Passengers disembarked on to the runway and were ported to the terminal.
Before the plane was towed, the brakes were examined.
United Airlines flight UA-929 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on July 12th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane, heading from London, United Kingdom, to Chicago, Illinois, was diverted due to a possible fuel issue.
The plane landed safely. There were 119 passengers and 11 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
Pictured: An Air France (Brit Air) Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-100ER arriving from Lyons
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What: Brit Air/Air France Canadair CRJ-100 en route from Paris Orly to Rodez
Where: Paris
When: Dec 16th 2009
Who: 22 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the left engine made several explosive noises, and the plane vibrated. The crew turned the plane around and landed safely at Orly. Passengers were rebooked, provided accommodations and further delayed by snow.
Delta Airlines flight DL-8943 returned to Phoenix, Arizona, on February 2nd.
The Boeing 757-200 plane took off for San Antonio, Texas, but had to turn back due to an issue with the flaps.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Transaero Airlines Boeing 767-200 en route from St. Petersburg to Larnaca
Where: Larnaca
When: Jul 31st 2010
Why: On landing, the engine was found to be on fire. The engine was shut down, and on board measures were inadequate to suppress the flame. Emergency services succeeded in putting out the fire. The plane was towed off the runway.
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What: Emirates Airbus A340-300 en route from Zurich to Dubai
Where: Zurich
When: Nov 26th 2010
Why: On its takeoff run, pilots reported thrust reverser issues. They rejected takeoff and the flight was cancelled for maintenance.
