AirAsia flight AK-10 made an emergency landing in Penang, Malaysia, on November 23rd.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Chennai, India, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was diverted after the crew reported an engine issue.
The plane landed safely.
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Contact Photographer KiskockasWhat: VIM Avia Boeing 757 en route from Alicante Spain to Moscow Russia
Where: Rimini Italy
When: Aug 15th 2009
Who: 250 passengers (also reported as 225)
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Contact photographer Giovanni VerbeeckWhat: Air New Zealand Boeing 767-300en route from Auckland to Perth,WA
Where: Auckland
When: Jun 9th 2011
Who: 206 passengers, 10 crew
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Contact Photographer Timothy RedfernWhat: Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100 en route from Chicago to Ft Lauderdale
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