Airbus Transport International flight BGA-143F made an emergency landing in Hamburg, Germany, on February 26th.
The plane flying from Chester Airport, England, was descending toward Hamburg when the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Gol Airlines flight G3-2020 had to return and make an emergency landing in Brasilia, Brazil, on January 22nd.
The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Boa Vista, Brazil, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew failed to retract landing gear.
The plane landed safely. There were 130 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
What: Pia flight en route from Multan to Islamabad
Where: Rawalpindi airport in Pakistan
When: August 12, 2011
Who: Eight injured, 300+ aboard
Why: While en route from Multan to Islamabad, the flight encountered bad weather, and made an emergency landing in Rawalpindi.
One person was seriously injured.
We will update with further details.
Lufthansa flight LH-612 made an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 1st.
The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Baku, Azerbaijan, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine failure.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: United Airlines Michigan to Chicago
Where: Green Bay
When: Dec 1 2011
Who: 21 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the flight developed problems with the landing gear. Pilots diverted to Green Bay where they made a safe landing at Austin Straubel International Airport.
Passengers were provided alternate flights from Green Bay.
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Contact photographer Bjoern Schmitt
What: Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 en route from Tokyo to Frankfurt
Where: Estonia
When: Aug 6th 2010
Why: While en route, the left engine developed oil pressure problems and the crew shut it down. The flight continued to Frankfurt where they made a safe landing.
EasyJet flight U2-6950 had to return and make an emergency landing at Tenerife–South Airport, Spain, on January 1st.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, but had to turn back due to indication of an open door.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
