Air Malta flight KM-186 had to return and make an emergency landing in Malta, on June 6th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Cagliari, Italy, but had to turn back due to an issue with the weather radar.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
A Cessna 182 had to land in emergency at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, Texas, on the afternoon of April 9.
Authorities said the pilot requested an emergency landing due to issues with plane’s nose landing gear.
The plane landed uneventfully at around 12 p.m.
The pilot remained unharmed.
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What: ANA All Nippon Airways Airbus A320-200 en route from Osaka Itami to Sendai
Where: Sendai
When: Feb 5th 2012
Who: 166 aboard
Why: The Airbus was landing when a sudden gust of wind caused pilots to abort the landing, and leaving scrapes of white paint on the runway.
While performing the go-around, the tail of the plane struck the runway. Pilots circled and made a second approach, which resulted in a safe landing.
Damage to the underside of the tail was significant, and the bulkhead was also damaged The local weather service did not have any indication of wind, and the investigation is underway.
Lufthansa flight GEC-8332 had to make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany, on December 17th.
The plane heading from Frankfurt, Germany, to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was diverted after the crew noticed an engine issue.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
British Airways flight BA-706 made an emergency landing at London Stansted Airport, England, on February 25th.
The Airbus A320-200N plane heading from Heathrow Airport, England, to Vienna, Austria, was diverted after the crew received a cargo smoke indication.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Piper Twin Comanche en route from Livingston County New York
Where: in a field adjacent to West Lake Road, which is near the airport
When: FEBRUARY 8, 2009
Who: pilot, William C. Anderson
Why: On liftoff, one of the engines lost power.The pilot attempted to land on the runway but was unsuccessful and had to land in a nearby field
An IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, on November 8.
The plane was heading from Varanasi to Mumbai when the pilot decided to divert due to a medical emergency. Authorities said the pilot informed ground officials about an elderly man who was experiencing chest pain.
The plane landed safely. The patient was rushed to hospital.
The flight resumed after a short delay.
