What: Caribbean Airlines ATR 72 en route from Trinidad/Tobago to Caracas
Where: Piarco International Airport Trinidad and Tobago
When: October 25, 2012
Who: Four crew, 48 passengers
Why: On takeoff, a panel on the plane became detached. One source identified the detached part as an engine panel. Another source called it an “exterior panel.” A third source indicated there was debris on the runway.

The pilot dealt with an engine fire indication, and returned to the airport to make a safe landing with emergency services on standby. Passengers disembarked and the panel was examined.

Passengers were provided an alternative flight which left at 10:00 a.m.

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United Airlines Flight Returns to Guam after 26 Minutes

United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight 5071, operated by Cape Air, had to return to Guam at 8:04 a.m. on August 25.

The incident happened when the flight was on its way from Guam to Saipan.

According to the regional director for Cape Air, David Baker, “Cape Air experienced a maintenance delay this morning and as a precautionary safety measure we returned back to Guam.”

The Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 twin turboprop landed back safely after flying for about 26 minutes. All the passengers and crew members remained unhurt.

Baker also stated that, “Once in Guam, the aircraft was inspected and returned back to service…Some of our morning departures experienced a six-hour delay, and we apologize for the customer inconvenience.”

Authorities at the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport confirmed that it was a non-emergency landing.

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Conviasa Crash in Venezuela, Survivors Hospitalized


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What: Conviasa Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 en route from Puerto Ordaz to Porlamor Venezuela
Where: Puerto Ordaz
When: Sep 13 2010
Who: 43 passengers and 4 crew
Why: After takeoff while 10 miles from Manuel Piar International Airport, the crew experienced “control problems” requiring a return to the airport. Between the Caribbean island of Margarita and Puerto Ordaz, the plane crashed. 30 survivors were recovered from the wreckage and taken to hospitals and the remains of 2 were recovered. However the numbers that have been released indicate 23 survivors, (implying 5 additional fatalities.) Also, there may have been 51 aboard, instead of the number 47 released earlier, possibly because a count did not accurately include the crew.

The pilot was Conviasa Ramiro Cardenas.

The plane crashed in the Sidor Steel Mill junkyard/storage area amid heaps and barrels of unused steel.

While attempting an emergency landing, the plane became entangled with electrical wires and crashed.

Current reports indicate 23 survivors. We will be updating as we hear news.

Bolivar State Governor Francisco Rangel Gomez gas opened the following number for family members:
0800-BOLIVAR / 0800-2654827 for more information on passengers

Preliminary survivor list Unconfirmed

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Flight Cancelled, Under Investigation

What: Caribbean Airlines flight BW 62 en route from the Bahamas
Where: Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.
When: Dec 1, 2011
Who: 79 passengers
Why: The flight took off normally but had to divert back to the airport after developing problems. Some passengers were provided hotel accommodations. The connecting sector of flight BW 62 to Kingston was cancelled.

The official statement was posted here.

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Caribbean Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Fire Indication

Caribbean AirlinesCaribbean Airlines flight BW-1517 made an emergency landing in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on October 24th.

The plane was flying from Tobago when the crew declared an emergency due to an engine fire indication.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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Brazil: Runway excursion


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What: TRIP Linhas Aéreas en route from Belém/Val-de-Cães International Airport to Altamira Airport Brazil
Where: Altamira Airport
When: Feb 21, 2011
Who: 4 crew, 47 passengers
Why: On landing, the plane went off the runway. The runway excursion did not cause delays at the airport. One person was slightly injured. At the time of landing, a tire burst and a landing gear broke, which caused the plane to skid off the runway.

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NTSB launches team to assist government of Guyana in aviation accident

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board launched a team of investigators today to assist the government of Guyana with its investigation into yesterday’s accident at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Georgetown, Guyana, involving a scheduled passenger flight.

On July 30, 2011, at approximately 1:25 am (EDT), Caribbean Airlines flight 523, (Trinidad & Tobago registration 9Y-PBM), en route from Trinidad to Guyana, overran the runway during landing at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana. Preliminary information from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) indicated that one serious and multiple minor injuries were reported aboard the Boeing 737-800, carrying 156 passengers and six crewmembers.

The NTSB designated Bob Benzon as the U.S. Accredited Representative. He will lead the U.S. team, which includes seven NTSB staff with expertise in operations, meteorology, airworthiness, survival factors, and aircraft performance as well as representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing. The team is scheduled to arrive in Guyana this evening.

The Guyana CAA is leading the accident investigation. The accident aircraft recorders have been recovered and, at the request of the CAA, will be transported to NTSB headquarters in Washington, DC to be downloaded.

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