Aeroflot Airlines flight SU-2391 had to return and make an emergency landing in Zurich, Switzerland, on February 26th.
The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Moscow, Russia, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported an engine stall.
The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
The BEA has officially published its June 7 brief regarding Air France 447
7 June 2011 briefing
The operations on board the Ile de Sein came to an end on the afternoon of Friday 3 June. The vessel is on its way to Las Palmas (Canary Islands) for demobilisation on 9 June.
In the course of next week, it will arrive in the port of Bayonne (south-west France), from where the airplane parts will be transferred to a hangar belonging to the DGA/Technique in Toulouse and the human remains taken to a forensic mortuary.
What: JAC Japan Air Commuter de Havilland Dash 8-400, en route from Amami O Shima to Kagoshima
Where: Kagoshima Japan
When: Jan 8th 2011
Who: 74 passengers
Why: On takeoff, the gear liver broke. The crew flew on to Kagoshima, landing under emergency conditions with rescue crew on standby. The flight made a safe landing, and was towed.
At Kagoshima, the gear lever was replaced.
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Contact photographer Paul Jongeneelen
What: Delta Boeing 767-300 en route from Salt Lake City to Paris
Where: Salt Lake International Airport
When: June 16, 2012. 7 pm
Who: 198 aboard
Why: On takeoff from salt Lake City, a left tire on the Delta flight blew. Pilots circled, performed a flyby and dumped fuel before they made a safe landing.
The plane was examined in the hanger, and passengers returned home when the flight was cancelled.
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Contact photographer Jorge Medina
What: American Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from New York to Paris
Where: Halifax /Bangor
When: Dec 30th 2009
Who: 180 passengers
Why: While en route, the discharge from a toilet water leak froze into a block of ice on the fuselage. It broke off and was sucked into the right engine, causing a big bang, which the passengers heard, and causing subsequent engine vibration and a probable oil leak.
The pilot requested to divert first to Gander, then to Bangor Maine. They landed safely, with no injuries, although 7000 lbs heavy.
A replacement jet was provided for the passengers.
United Airlines flight UA-935 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, London, at around 12:33 P.M. on August 7th.
The Boeing 777-200 had to return after the pilot noticed sparks and smoke in cabin due to an electrical issue.
The plane was heading towards Los Angeles International Airport, California, at the time.
The aircraft landed uneventfully. All 265 passengers and 14 crew members aboard remained safe.
Austrian Airlines flight OS-861 encountered turbulence on the way to Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 30th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane was flying from Vienna, Austria, when it hit turbulence that injured five people.
The plane continued for a safe landing.
