British Airways flight BA-446 had to make an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on January 8th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Heathrow Airport, England, was on final approach to Amsterdam when the crew reported a gear problem and went around.
The plane subsequently landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
A 69 year old sick passenger traveling on American Airlines Flight 12 died shortly after the pilot made an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport in order to provide the passenger medical care.
American Airlines spokesperson Mary Frances Fagan said that the flight was en route from Los Angeles to New York when a passenger got sick. The pilot then decided to make an emergency landing at O’Hare to provide emergency medical treatment to the old man. The plane landed at about 4:45 p.m. on April 2, after which he was rushed to Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center. He was confirmed dead at 5:08 p.m.
A Colombian Air Force transport plane crashed near Codazzi, Colombia on July 31, 2015.
The accident happened when the Airbus CASA-235 plane was en-route from Palanquero Air Base to Barranquilla via Valledupar. Air Force Authorities said the pilot reported engine failure shortly before the crash.
All 11 people aboard the plane were killed.
It is believed that the weather conditions were poor at the time of crash.
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What: Easyjet Airbus A319-100 en route from London to Tallinn Estonia
Where: Copenhagen
When: Jan 11th 2010
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the flight developed a technical problem and decided to divert to Copenhagen. No details about the problem have been released. Replacement transportation was provided.
Pictured: A Cessna Citation
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What: Cessna Citation
Where: Palm Beach International Airport
When: October 01, 2009
Who: 4 aboard
Why: Smoke was coming out from its cabin during mid-flight. The plane returned to the airport. No injuries were reported.
Azur Air flight ZF-5555 had to return and make an emergency landing in Moscow, Russia, on June 28th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Varadero, Cuba, but had to turn back due to an issue with cabin pressurization.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.