British Airways flight BA-9601 had to make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on November 3rd.
The Boeing 777-200 plane heading from Orlando, Florida, to Gatwick Airport, England, was diverted due to an issue with the brakes.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
A Hawker Beechcraft BE35 plane crashed onto Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) tracks at the crossing between Hicksville and Bethpage stations on Long Island, New York, on August 16.
The plane was heading from Francis S. Gabreski Ariport, Westhampton Beach to Morristown when the pilot reported difficulty in maintaining altitude. Authorities said he was attempting to make an emergency landing at Republic Airport, Farmingdale but could not make it to there.
The pilot was killed in the crash while his only passenger, identified as Carl Giordano, 55, of New Vernon, New Jersey, sustained injuries. He was taken to Nassau County University Medical Center.
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.
RusLine Airlines flight 7R-211 made an emergency landing at Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, on November 23rd.
The plane flying from Saint Petersburg to Kirov, Russia, was diverted due to a hydraulic failure.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.
Air Cargo Carriers flight 2Q-1260 crashed into the trees left to the runway of Yeager Airport, Charleston, West Virginia, on May 5th.
The Short SD-330 flying on behalf of UPS went down the hill after hitting the trees.
All 2 crew members aboard lost their lives in the crash.
The incident is under investigation.
Air France flight AF-1266 made an emergency landing in Florence, Italy, on December 28th.
The Airbus A318-100 plane flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, was on final approach when the crew reported a strong unusual smell throughout the aircraft.
The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained safe.
A small plane made an emergency landing at U.S. Highway 31 in Howard County, Indiana, on January 31st.
The plane flying from Brownsburg, Indiana, was forced to land on the highway due to a mechanical issue.
No injuries were reported.
The incident is being investigated.
What: American Airlines Boeing 757 en route from Boston to Miami
Where: JFK
When: Sep 29th 2012
Who: 3 passengers
Why: While en route, a row of seats in the coach cabin became loose in flight.
The three passengers were provided alternative seats and pilots diverted the plane to JFK where they made a safe landing.
Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane to continue their flight. The incident has been cited in national news reports as an example of an “increase in maintenance issues.”
