The plane took off for Bristol, England, but had to turn back due to a cracked windshield.

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

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The Embraer ERJ-145, en-route from Frankfurt, Germany, to Bristol, England, had to be landed in emergency after the crew received a smoke indication in its lavatory.

The plane landed safely.

All passengers aboard remained unhurt.

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What: BMI Airbus A319-100 en route from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Berlin
Where: Amsterdam
When: Sep 29th 2011
Why: The flight was over Amsterdam when the air conditioning system began to lose cabin pressure.

The flight descended to a safe level and continued on to Berlin. A replacement jet was procured to complete the next leg of the journey.

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What: BMI Airbus A321-200 en route from London to Beirut
Where: Bucharest Romania
When: Nov 28 2010
Why: While over Bucharest, the plane indicated smoke in 2 cargo holds. On making an emergency landing in Bucharest, no smoke or fire was located. Passengers disembarked and were provided hotel accommodations, and an alternative flight on the 29th.

The plane was grounded for inspections.

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What: BMI Airbus A330-200 en route from Jeddah to Riyadh
Where: Riyadh
When: Sep 13th 201
Who: 84 passengers
Why: On approach to Riyadh, the plane suffered a bird strike which damaged the nose of the plane. The pilot managed a safe landing, but subsequently, the vehicle was consigned to maintenance for repairs.

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What: BMI/Astraeus Boeing 757-200 en route from Freetown Sierra Leone to London
Where: Nouakchott Mauritania
When: Aug 25 2010
Who: 110 aboard
Why: While en route the plane developed engine problems. One account says the pilot saw an engine on fire and contacted ATC for immediate clearance for an emergency landing.

The official report says that the plane was experiencing engine surges.

What matters is that the plane landed safely, with no casualties. A replacement plane was flown in.

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What: BMI British Midland Airbus A320-200 en route from London to Edinburgh
Where: Manchester
When: Nov 9th 2009
Who: 147 passengers and 6 crew
Why: While en route, although the crew got a cabin pressure warning, masks did not deploy. The plane diverted to Manchester where it landed safely, and the problem was judged to be a faulty indicator.

A replacement Airbus was provided.

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