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Zurich Bird Strike

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Contact photographer Gerry StegmeierWhat: Swiss International Airlines Airbus A321 en route from Zurich to London
Where: Zurich
When: Oct 31st 2010
Who: 194 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the plane suffered a bird strike.The pilot returned to Zurich where they made a safe landing. The plane was taken out of service to be inspected for damage, and passengers were provided alternative transportation. No description of the amount of damage or the unfortunate bird has been provided.
Metrojet Flight 9268 Investigation Continues
We can not forget or ignore Metrojet Flight 9268, which was supposed to fly from Sharm el_Sheikh but instead of arriving at Saint Petersburg as scheduled, crashed on the Sinai Peninsula, killing the 217 passengers and 7 crew members. And while the investigators still have not made conclusive decisions on what they believe happened, evidence appears, at this juncture, to point to the likelihood of a bomb having been planted by an EgyptAir mechanic whose cousin had joined up with Isis in Syria.Other causes of the crash which are being ruled out are metal fatigue, overheating lithium batteries, being shot down, unknown part failure, and fuel explosion.
News sources such as Reuters have reported that, although official sources are publicly denying connections, several people have been “detained,” including the aforementioned EgyptAir mechanic, a baggage handler, and two policemen. The bomb is purported to have been in a handbag that Isis delivered to those involved at the airport.
In November, the head of Russia’s FSB security service said a homemade explosive device brought down Metrojet Flight 9268.
ISIS posted pictures of what it claims was the bomb on its online magazine, Dabiq.
As always, the voices of the dead cry out for an honest investigation, and justice for the families.
153 of AF447 victims identified

Seventy percent of the victims of Air France Flight 447 have been identified, according to Investigators of the Criminal Research Institute of the National Gendarmerie.
DNA examiniation of bodies retrieved in April resulted in 103 more passengers found and identified, in addition to the 50 who had been identified before the plane’s location had been pinpointed.
In France, Air France and Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer who built the A330 involved in the accident, are under investigation since last March for “manslaughter.”
The final report of judicial experts is due in June 2012.
Now we are going to see everyone jump on the pilots, and play the blame game. But these pilots were cleared to fly. In gathering up blame, the tragedy begins with the Airbus.
The manufacturer should require INTENSE training to include all possible situations a pilot might encounter while in flight. Certainly, with the computers running much of the show, they have all possibilities listed within their “brains.”
It is not enough to train a pilot to take off and land a monster like the A330.
And, of course, the operator, Air France, should stop rushing the process of training. Pilots flying a jet should simply not be mystified by anything that happens, because whatever happens, their training should have already covered it.
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Intoxicated Passenger Attempts Exit at 20,000+ feet

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Contact photographer Manas BarooahWhat: United Airlines Airbus A320-200 en route from Washington DC to Las Vegas
Where: Denver
When: Jan 23rd 2010
Who: 129 passengers and 5 crew
Why: Things were humming along normally on the flight when 24 miles from Denver, a passenger–who had taken medication and alcohol–was apparently disoriented and attempted to open the door. Other passengers subdued him; and the pilot made a stop in Denver to hand the passenger over to authorities (where the man will be going mental evaluation, and who knows what else, with attention from the FBI and police.)(And hopefully AA or The Betty Ford Clinic.)
- Airbus | Emergency | engine trouble | France
Corsair Flight Returns to Paris Orly Airport due to Engine Issue
Corsair flight SS-984 had to return and make an emergency landing at Paris Orly Airport, France, on July 23rd.The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport
JetBlue Airways flight B6-461 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on August 21st.The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from LaGuardia Airport, New York, to West Palm Beach, Florida, was diverted after smoke was noticed on board.
The plane landed safely.
Six passengers were given medical assistance at the airport, while two others were taken to a hospital.
