What: Air India Airbus A319-100 en route from Mumbai to Delhi
Where: Delhi
When: Jan 10th 2012
Who: 117 passengers and 6 crew
Why: While the plane was en route, an anonymous caller told Air India that someone aboard had a bomb in their luggage. The flight was nearing Delhi anyway, so ATC directed the pilot to land in Delhi.
The plane was isolated and passengers disembarked at 9.15; then the plane was searched. No bomb was reported.
Jet Airways flight 9W-412 made a safe landing following a bird strike near Jodhpur, India, on July 28th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Mumbai, India, was on final approach to Jodhpur when the crew went around, reporting a bird strike.
The plane subsequently landed safely on second approach. Everyone aboard remained safe.
Iberia Express flight IB-3843 diverted to Gran Canaria Airport, Spain, on June 25th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from La Palma Airport to Madrid, Spain, was diverted after one of the engines ingested multiple birds during takeoff.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
GoAir flight G8-319 had to return and make an emergency landing in Mumbai, India, on January 10th.
The plane took off for Delhi, India, but had to turn back after the crew noticed engine vibrations.
The plane landed back safely. All one hundred and sixty-eight people aboard remained unharmed.
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What: Jetblue Embraer ERJ-190 en route from Boston to Chicago
Where: Buffalo
When: Mar 12th 2012
Who: 83 passengers
Why: After a female caller phoned in from Boston that a passenger aboard Jetblue flight B6-923 was possibly carrying a bomb, the flight diverted to Buffalo. After maintaining a holding plan over the airport, the flight landed safely after 8 a m. THe jet was taken to an isolated area of the airport and all the passengers were assisted off. Officers and canine patrol made a sweep of the plane, luggage and passengers and nothing was found. The incident shut down the airport until 8:30 am.
The FBI said there was no threat and that the entire incident was a domestic dispute. The NTSB made this statement:
“JetBlue flight 923 (BOS-ORD) diverted to Buffalo Niagara International Airport at the request of the flight crew because of a telephonic bomb threat. The plane landed safely at 8:25 a.m. and has since been cleared of any possible threats. A passenger is being interviewed by law enforcement authorities.”
What: Kingfisher Airlines A320 en route from Mumbai to New Delhi
Where: Mumbai
When: Oct 8 2010,
Who: 120 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the flight incurred a bird strike.
The crew made an emergency landing back in Mumbai. Passengers disembarked, and will be provided an alternative flight. Meanwhile, maintenance will be examining any damage to the plane committed in the bird strike.
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What: Air India A319-100 en route from Mumbai to Kolkata
Where: near Aurangabad
When: Jul 11th 2009 7:08 pm
Who: 88 passengers 6 crew
Why: After takeoff, one engine failed, and the crew decided to return to Mumbai rather than fly without a backup engine. After three hours, the passengers were provided a replacement plane.