What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 en route from Sacramento to Burbank
Where: Burbank
When: January 20, 2010 9:38
Who: 69 passengers
Why: While en route from Sacramento, the Boeing 737 was struck by lightning. The plane landed safely at Bob Hope Airport, and was examined for damage from the lightning strike.
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Dublin: Continental Airlines Emergency Landing
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Contact photographer Ben WangWhat: Continental Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from Dublin to Newark
Where: Dublin
When: Mar 18 2010
Who: 162 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the transatlantic flight developed a pressurization problem; and after burning off fuel, on return to Dublin, the flight ran into wind shear (strong crosswinds) resulting in a couple of go-arounds. They were back on the ground about 2 hours after takeoff. The flight was not cancelled until the 19th, and by that time, most passengers had already rebooked. Some passengers aboard that flight have expressed dissatisfaction in their situation, although hotel accommodations were provided.The Irish equivalent of the NTSB (AAIU) said the problems were due to a failed Pressure Regulating and Shut Off valve in the right engine’s bleed air system.
Chicago: Emergency Landing
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Contact photographer Inal KhaevWhat: American Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Brussels to Chicago
Where: Chicago
When: Feb 27 2010
Who: 211 aboard
Why: On approach to Chicago, the plane developed a flaps problem, and performed a go-round. On the next approach, the plane landed safely.Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific flight CX-3290 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on June 19th.The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Anchorage, Alaska, but had to turn back after the crew noticed a gear problem.
The plane landed safely after dumping excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
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Boeing Incident in Brussels
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What: Ryanair Boeing 737-800 en route from Prestwick in Scotland to Brussels Charleroi in Belgium
Where: Charleroi Airport in Belgium
When: Monday March 16 2009
Who: 157 passengers and crew
Why: On approach to Charleroi Airport, the crew reported a problem with the braking system. The plane landed safely. Rocky Skies over Pacific Injure Four Flight Attendants
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Contact photographerWhat: American Airlines Boeing 777-200 en route from Tokyo to Los Angeles
Where: Tokyo
When: Apr 11, 2011
Who: 231 passengers, 4 flight attendants
Why: While over the pacific, the Tokyo to Los Angeles flight encountered fifteen seconds of turbulence severe enough to injure four flight attendants. The flight continued as scheduled, and on arrival in the US, the flight attendants were treated.