Allegiant Air flight G4-101 had to return and make an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on July 4th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Mesa, Arizona, but had to return shortly afterwards due to smoke in the cockpit.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and fifty-seven people aboard remained unharmed.
A Boston-bound flight of Aer Lingus had to return and make an emergency landing at Dublin airport, after several crew members fell sick.
Flight EI-139 carrying 280 passengers took off for Boston at about 4.23 p.m. on June 15. According to an airline spokesperson, the decision for emergency landing was made after a number of crew members reported feeling ill.
Medical crews welcomed the Airbus A330 as it touched the ground shortly before 9 p.m. None of the crew needed hospital treatment.
Aer Lingus said the incident is being investigated.
All Nippon Airways flight NH-805 made an emergency landing in Okinawa, Japan, on December 15th.
The Boeing 787-800 plane heading from Narita International Airport, Japan, to Bangkok, Thailand, was diverted after an unusual odor was noticed in the cockpit and cabin.
The plane, carrying two hundred and forty-two people, landed safely.
One elderly woman passenger complained of pain in eyes and was taken to a hospital.
Air Canada flight AC-84 made an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on August 8th.
The Boeing 787-900 plane was flying from Toronto, Canada, to Tel Aviv, Israel, when the crew decided to divert due to a fault in its oxygen system.
The plane landed safely. All 252 people aboard remained unharmed.
An Army National Guard helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a field near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on January 22.
The Blackhawk helicopter was returning to Fort Indiantown Gap after a training flight when an engine chip warning light came on, forcing the pilots to land in emergency.
There were 2 pilots and 1 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.
Air Canada flight 692 had to make an emergency landing at Bangor International Airport in Maine on June 15.
The Embraer 190 was en-route from Toronto to St. John’s, Newfoundland when the crew reported smoky odor in the cabin and requested an emergency landing.
The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Flybe flight BE-783 had to return and make an emergency landing in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 23rd.
The plane took off for Birmingham, England, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.
The plane landed safely. All 46 people aboard remained unharmed.
