On January 13, 2013, an Arkia Airlines ATR developed an engine problem forcing the pilot to shut down the affected engine and divert from Sde Dov to Ben-Gurion airport. The flight landed with emergency services on standby. None of the 67 aboard had any injuries.
There was no fire found in the turboprop engine, but Akia Airlines began an investigation, and seems to have discovered a faulty indicator.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-601 made an emergency landing in Sylhet, Bangladesh, on October 3rd.
The plane was flying from Dhaka, Bangladesh, when the crew noticed that one of the tires was damaged.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All sixty-five people aboard remained unharmed.
Delta Airlines flight DL-1080 made an emergency landing in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 18th.
The Boeing 737-900 plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back due to multiple bird strikes.
The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
CommutAir Flight 3585 had to return and make an emergency landing at Greater Rochester International Airport, New York, on December 25.
The plane took off for Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine-related issue.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
The FAA is investigating.
Air China flight CA-4414 had to return and make an emergency landing in Kunming, China, on February 26th.
The plane took off for Chengdu, China, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported unusual noises coming from a cargo hold.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.
The cargo hold was thoroughly inspected but no indication of any movement or noise was found.
The plane was cleared to depart again.
United Airlines flight UA131 en route from Heathrow to Washington made an emergency landing in Dublin.
According to pilots, the Boeing 757-200 developed possible engine trouble. There was also smoke in the cockpit.
Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service, dozens of firefighters and Dublin Airport Police responded to the scene.
The flight departed from Heathrow at 1:05pm. None of the 147 passengers or crew of nine were injured.
JetBlue flight 111 heading to Chicago O’Hare International Airport had to return and make an emergency landing at Logan International Airport due to bird strike.
The incident happened shortly after the plane took off. The pilots then turned back towards Logan where they made an uneventful emergency landing at about 8 a.m. on May 27.
Massport Spokesman Matthew Brelis said that a bird has been ingested into the engine of the plane. An analysis of the remains of bird will determine its species.
All the passengers were evacuated, and JetBlue offered them other flight options to Chicago.