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United Airlines Flight Overruns Runway at Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport

February 24, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-878 overran the end of the runway during landing at Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport, Wisconsin, on February 23rd.

The Boeing 737-900 plane, flying from Madison, Wisconsin, was originally scheduled for Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, the pilots decided to divert to Green Bay due to bad weather in Minneapolis.

The plane came to stop about 250 feet off the runway.

All one hundred eighty passengers and seven crew members remained uninjured.

Air India | Airbus | bird strike | India

Air India Plane Suffered Bird Strike Near Nagpur Airport

February 24, 2018

Air India flight AI-469 suffered a bird strike near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, India, on February 22nd.

The incident happened when the Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Raipur, India, was on final approach to Nagpur Airport.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All one hundred and fifty people aboard remained unharmed.

Boeing | cracked windshield | Emergency | Southwest | USA

Southwest Airlines Flight Diverts to Orlando due to Cracked Windshield

February 24, 2018

Southwest Airlines flight WN-6584 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on February 21st.

The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Nashville, Tennessee, was diverted due to a cracked windshield.

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

Airbus | Emergency | France | odor | Swiss Air

Swiss International Air Lines Flight Diverts to France

February 23, 2018

Swiss International Air Lines flight LX-1957 made an emergency landing in Marseille, France, on February 22nd.

The Airbus A321-100 plane heading from Barcelona, Spain, to Zurich, Switzerland, was diverted due to an odor in the cockpit and a system malfunction indication.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Golden Gate Park

February 23, 2018

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter made an emergency landing in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, on February 22nd.

According to a spokesperson, the crew decided to land in the park after a maintenance light come on. They were returning from a search-and-rescue operation at the time.

No injuries were reported.

American Airlines Flight Returns to Chicago due to Unusual Odor

February 22, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-1191 had to return and make an emergency landing in Chicago, Illinois, on February 21st.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Newark, New Jersey, but had to turn back after an unusual odor was noticed on board.

The plane landed back uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

Airbus | Brussels Airlines | Emergency | flap problems | France

Brussels Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Flaps Problem

February 22, 2018

Brussels Airlines flight SN-3667 made an emergency landing in Toulouse, France, on February 20th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane flying from Brussels, Belgium, was on approach to Toulouse when the crew reported an issue with the flaps and went around.

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

Thai Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bangkok

February 21, 2018

Thai Airways flight TG-676 had to return and make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 19th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane took off for Narita International Airport, Japan, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine problem.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) | Boeing | Emergency | engine shut down | Japan

All Nippon Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tokyo

February 21, 2018

All Nippon Airways flight NH-469 had to return and make an emergency landing in Tokyo, Japan, on February 19th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane took off for Okinawa, Japan, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

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

autopilot failure | Boeing | Emergency | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Diverts to Washington Dulles International Airport

February 20, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-1068 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, on February 18th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Newark, New Jersey, to Bogota, Colombia, was diverted after both autopilots failed.

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

Boeing | cabin pressure | Emergency | Southwest | USA

Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Houston

February 20, 2018

Southwest Airlines flight WN-289 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, on February 18th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Belize to Denver, Colorado, was diverted due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

Boeing | Emergency | jet2 | Medical emergency | Portugal

Jet2 Flight Diverts to Portugal due to Medical Emergency

February 19, 2018

Jet2 flight LS-1202 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Faro, Portugal, on February 17th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from Lanzarote, Spain, to Birmingham, England, was diverted after the first officer became unwell.

The plane landed safely.

Crash | Helicopter | Mexico

13 Killed in Mexico Helicopter Crash

February 19, 2018

A military helicopter crashed on top of two vehicles in Oaxaca, Mexico, on February 16th.

The incident happened when the helicopter, carrying officials including Mexican Interior Minister Alfonso Navarrete Prida and Oaxaca’s governor Alejandro Murat, was attempting to land at an airfield in Santiago Jamiltepec.

All the occupants survived the crash, however, thirteen people on the ground were killed.

The officials on-board the helicopter were surveying damage caused by the recent earthquake.

American Airlines | Boeing | Emergency | Portugal | technical difficulty

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Portugal

February 18, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-206 made an emergency landing at Lajes Field, Portugal, on February 16th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane heading from Miami, Florida, to Milan-Malpensa Airport, Italy, was diverted after the crew noticed multiple system failures.

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

Boeing | Emergency | Germany

Aerotrans Cargo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Germany

February 18, 2018

Aerotrans Cargo flight ATG-4428 had to return and make an emergency landing at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, Germany, on February 15th.

The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Baku, Azerbaijan, but had to turn back after an unidentified loud bang was heard on-board.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Boeing | Emergency | engine trouble | Japan | Korean Air

Korean Airlines Flight Returns to Japan due to Engine Issue

February 17, 2018

Korean Airlines flight KE-2728 had to return and make an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport, Japan, on February 15th.

The Boeing 777-200 plane took off for Seoul, South Korea, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All two hundred and sixteen people aboard remained safe.

Airbus | American Airlines | injury | turbulence | USA

SFO-Bound American Airlines Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

February 17, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-1743 encountered severe turbulence on the way to San Francisco, California, on February 14th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane was flying from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when it hit turbulence that injured a flight attendant.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

Boeing | Emergency | engine shut down | Venezuela

RUTACA Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Venezuela

February 17, 2018

RUTACA Airlines flight 5R-310 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Barcelona, Venezuela, on February 14th.

The Boeing 737-200 plane heading from Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, Venezuela, was diverted after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

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

Airbus | Emergency | engine trouble | Jet Blue | USA

JetBlue Flight Returns to Fort Lauderdale due to Engine Issue

February 16, 2018

JetBlue flight B6-1675 made an emergency landing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 13th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Kingston, Jamaica, but had to turn back after the crew noticed an issue with one of the engines.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Nigeria

February 16, 2018

Delta Airlines flight DL-55 had to return and make an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria, on February 13th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back after the crew received an engine fire indication.

The plane was evacuated upon landing.

Five people sustained minor injuries during evacuation.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hawaii

February 15, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-1175 made an emergency landing in Honolulu, Hawaii, on February 13th.

The Boeing 777-200 plane was flying from San Francisco, California, when a piece of the cowling separated from the right-hand engine.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Jet2 Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Spain

February 15, 2018

Jet2 flight LS-857 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Bilbao, Spain, on February 12th.

The Boeing 737-300 plane heading from Edinburgh, Scotland, to Malaga, Spain, was diverted after the crew received indication of an engine issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

Argentina | Boeing | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | lightning

KLM Flight Suffers Lightning Strike Near Buenos Aires

February 15, 2018

KLM flight KL-701 suffered a lightning strike near Buenos Aires, Argentina, on February 11th.

The incident happened when the Boeing 777-300 plane flying from Amsterdam, Netherlands, was on approach to Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires.

The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

February 15, 2018

Cathay Pacific flight CX-899 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on February 10th.

The Airbus A350-900 plane flying from Newark, New Jersey, was on approach to Hong Kong when the crew reported an issue with nose wheel steering.

The plane subsequently landed safely and was towed to the gate.

All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Boeing | Emergency | Ireland | Landing Gear | Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines Plane Returns to Shannon Airport due to Landing Gear Problem

February 14, 2018

Scandinavian Airlines flight SK-9113 had to return and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on February 12th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Ostrava, Czech Republic, but had to turn back due to an issue with the landing gear.

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