The American Airlines Flight 242 from Chicago to Dusseldorf, Germany made an emergency landing at Logan International Airport in Boston on May 25.
According to the airline, the emergency landing was caused by a male passenger’s sudden illness. He was taken off the flight at Logan and transported to a hospital.
The plane later resumed its journey to Dusseldorf after dropping off the sick passenger.
United Airlines flight UA-972 had to return and make an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, on January 7th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Brussels, Belgium, but had to return shortly afterwards after right hand engine’s anti-ice systems failed.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
A Third Marine Aircraft Wing helicopter crashed at Twentynine Palms Marine base in Southern California on the afternoon of January 24.
The UH-1Y Huey helicopter, carrying 2 Marines, crashed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center during a training exercise.
Both occupants were killed in the crash. They were later identified as Captain Elizabeth Kealey, 32, of Indiana, Pennsylvania and First Lieutenant Adam Satterfield, 25, of Oldham, Kentucky.
Wing commander Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco said in a statement, “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the two Marines we lost in this tragic accident.”
The cause of crash is not known at the moment.
Tui fly flight X3-2806 made a safe landing after a bird strike near Funchal, Portugal, on September 12th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Frankfurt, Germany, was on final approach to Funchal when a bird hit it.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Etihad Airways flight EY-22 made an emergency landing in Manchester, England, on January 14th.
The Boeing 777-300 plane took off for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, but had to turn back due to a cabin pressurization problem.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
American Airlines flight AA-206 made an emergency landing at Lajes Field, Portugal, on February 16th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane heading from Miami, Florida, to Milan-Malpensa Airport, Italy, was diverted after the crew noticed multiple system failures.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Aeroflot flight SU-2097 made an emergency landing in Budapest, Hungary, on February 3rd.
The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Belgrade, Serbia, to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Russia, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke and a burning odor in the cockpit.
The plane landed safely. All ninety-nine passengers aboard remained unharmed.
