All Nippon Airways flight NH950 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines, at around 10:19 a.m. on November 21.
The incident happened after the pilot reported smoke coming out of the Boeing B767’s cockpit. The flight was heading to Narita, Japan at the time.
The plane landed uneventfully and none of the 174 passengers and 10 crew members aboard was harmed.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is investigating.
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What: American Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from Panama to Miami
Where: Tocumen
When: Aug 16, 2009
Who: 190 passengers
Why: Forty minutes into the flight, the pilot detected smoke in the cabin. An emergency was declared, and the plane returned to Toccumen airport for a safe landing. The cause of the smoke has not yet been determined.
IrAero flight IO-225 made an emergency landing in Barnaul, Russia, on June 18th.
The plane flying from Irkutsk, Russia, was descending toward Barnaul when the crew received an engine fire indication and declared an emergency.
The plane landed uneventfully. All eighty-five passengers and five crew members remained safe.
Aero Contractors flight NG-316 had to make an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 18th.
The plane flying from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, declared an emergency after smoke was noticed in the cabin.
The plane continued for a safe landing. There were 52 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the incident.
What: American Airlines flight en route from St Louis to LA
Where: Kansas City International Airport
When: Thursday night
Who: 178 people on board
Why: The report of a fire in the galley caused the crew to land at KCI.
On December 27, 2012, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was navigating the Islip Long Island tarmac when it went off the pavement into ground and got stuck.
None of the 129 passengers aboard were injured. Passengers exited to the tarmac and were bussed to the gate where they were provided with alternative flights.
The plane is undergoing inspections.
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What: Aeromexico Boeing 777-200 en route from Mexico City (Mexico) to Madrid,SP
Where: Santa Maria
When: Dec 4th 2010
Why: Initially, the flight diverted to the Azores Islands due to a Spanish strike, but later said there were problems with the right engine. After the plane landed, passengers were provided hotel accommodations. Another plane brought spare parts to Santa Maria, and the flight continued the next day after repairs were completed.
