Air India flight AI-496 made an emergency landing in Udaipur, India, on October 2nd.
The Airbus A319-100 plane heading from Raikot to Delhi, India, was diverted due to a cargo smoke indication.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and twenty-three people aboard remained unharmed.
Iberia Express flight IB-3673 had to return and make an emergency landing in Berlin, Germany, on November 9th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Madrid, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards after a ground observer reported seeing a jet of flame emitting from the left hand engine.
The crew subsequently declared an emergency and turned back toward Berlin.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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Contact photographer Tomasz Zylowski
What: BMI Airbus A330-200 en route from Jeddah to Riyadh
Where: Riyadh
When: Sep 13th 201
Who: 84 passengers
Why: On approach to Riyadh, the plane suffered a bird strike which damaged the nose of the plane. The pilot managed a safe landing, but subsequently, the vehicle was consigned to maintenance for repairs.
Pictured: a VaynahAvia (Dagestan Airlines) Tupolev Tu-134B-3
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Contact photographer Ignatiy Savranskiy
What: Dagestan Airlines Tupolev TU-154 en route from Makhachkala Russia to Sharjah
Where: Makhachkala
When: Nov 24th 2009
Who: 55 passengers and 12 crew
Why: After take-off, there were complications with an engine, prompting the flight crew to shut it down. The flight returned to the airport and made a safe landing. Passengers debarked and were provided alternative transportation.
Emirates Airlines flight EK-148 made an emergency landing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on August 12th.
The Airbus A380-800 plane was flying from Amsterdam, Netherlands, when the crew received an indication of low engine oil.
The pilot continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
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Contact photographer KianHong
What: Qantas Boeing 747-400 en route Sydney to Singapore
Where: Sydney
When: Mar 30th 2010
Who: 414 aboard
Why: While en route, a right engine experienced an engine surge. That engine had to be shut down. The crew had to dump fuel and return to Sydney where they made a safe landing about an hour after departure. Passengers were provided a replacement plane.
Cargolux flight CV-8674 made an emergency landing at Amsterdam Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands, on December 17.
The Boeing 747-400 was flying from Nairobi, Kenya, to London, England, when it received a smoke indication mid-air above Netherlands.
The plane diverted and landed safely.
All passengers aboard remained unhurt.
