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Aeromexico Connect Flight Makes Emergency Landing after Snake was Spotted On Board

November 8, 2016

Aeromexico Connect flight AM-231 had to make an emergency landing in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 6th.

The Embraer ERJ-190 plane was flying from Torreon, Mexico, when a snake was spotted in the cabin, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

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

The incident is being investigated.

Austrian Airlines Flight Diverts to Serbia due to Engine Vibrations

November 8, 2016

Austrian Airlines flight OS-769 made an emergency landing in Belgrade, Serbia, on November 6th.

The plane flying from Vienna, Austria, to Pristina, Kosovo, was diverted after the crew reported vibrations in one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. There were 79 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) | back to base | Emergency | Hydraulic leak | Japan

ANA Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Japan

November 7, 2016

All Nippon Airways flight NH-248 made an emergency landing in Fukuoka, Japan, on November 6th.

The plane took off for Tokyo, Japan, but had to turn back due to a hydraulic leak.

The plane landed safely. There were 416 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Tigerair Flight Makes Emergency Landing after Bird Strike

November 7, 2016

Tigerair flight TR-2067 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on November 5th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Singapore but had to return shortly afterwards after a bird strike caused the captain’s windshield to crack.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 156 people aboard remained safe.

PIA Flight Returns to Lahore after Bird Strike

November 6, 2016

pia Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-295 had to return and make an emergency landing in Lahore, Pakistan, on November 5th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan, but had to return shortly afterwards after one of the engines ingested a bird.

The plane landed safely. All 130 people aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras | back to base | Brazil | Emergency | technical difficulty

Azul Brazilian Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brazil

November 5, 2016

Azul Azul Brazilian Airlines flight AD-2533 made an emergency landing in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, on November 3rd.

The plane took off for Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Air Canada | back to base | Nevada | technical difficulty | USA

Air Canada Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Las Vegas

November 5, 2016

Air Canada flight RV-1856 made an emergency landing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 2nd.

The plane took off for Montreal, Canada, but had to turn back due to an indication of failure of an Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU).

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 126 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

China Southern Airlines Plane Returns to Auckland due to Engine Failure

November 5, 2016

China Southern Airlines flight CZ366 had to return and make an emergency landing at Auckland Airport, New Zealand, on November 5th.

The Boeing 787 plane took off for Guangzhou, China, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine failure.

The plane landed safely. All 212 people aboard remained unharmed.

EasyJet | Emergency | Medical emergency | Scotland | UK

EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Edinburgh

November 4, 2016

Easyjet EasyJet flight EZY811 had to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on November 3rd.

The plane was flying from Gatwick Airport in England, United Kingdom, when the crew declared a medical emergency. According to the airline, the pilot “requested a priority landing in Edinburgh due to a passenger requiring medical assistance.”

The plane landed uneventfully and was met by paramedics.

Rossiya Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Russia

November 4, 2016

Rossiya Airlines flight SU-6617 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Rostov, Russia, on November 3rd.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Saint Petersburg, Russia, to Larnaca, Cyprus, was diverted after the crew reported the failure of domestic equipment.

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

Lufthansa Flight Rejects Take Off from Dusseldorf, Germany

November 4, 2016

Lufthansa flight LH-2025 had to reject take off from Dusseldorf, Germany, on November 2nd.

The Airbus A321-200 plane was accelerating to take off for Munich, Germany, when the crew rejected take off after spotting a flock of geese in the departure path.

The plane was able to depart after a delay of 70 minutes.

Bird-Hit KLM Flight Returns to Amsterdam

November 3, 2016

KLM Airlines flight KL-1681 had to return and make an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 1st.

The Boeing 737-900 plane took off for Barcelona, Spain, but had to return immediately afterwards due to an engine failure caused by multiple bird strikes.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Saudi Arabian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Egypt

November 3, 2016

Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV-321 made an emergency landing in Cairo, Egypt, on November 1st.

The Airbus A321-200 plane flying from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, was on final approach to Cairo when the crew received a brakes fault indication and prepared for an emergency landing.

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

back to base | Canada | Emergency | Jazz Air | technical difficulty

Jazz Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Montreal

November 3, 2016

jazz Jazz flight QK-8696 made an emergency landing in Montreal, Canada, on October 30th.

The plane took off for Sept Iles, Quebec, Canada, but had to turn back after the crew reported difficulties in flying left turns.

The plane safely landed back in Montreal. There were 27 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Avianca Airlines Flight Returns to Bogota due to Hydraulic Failure

November 3, 2016

Avianca Airlines flight AV-8562 had to return and make an emergency landing in Bogota, Colombia, on November 1st.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Bucaramanga, Colombia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely. All 135 passengers and 7 crew members remained unharmed.

Lufthansa Flight Rejects Take Off due to Cargo Door Indication

November 2, 2016

Lufthansa flight LH-105 had to reject take off from Munich, Germany, on November 1st.

The Airbus A320-200 plane was accelerating to take off for Frankfurt, Germany, when the crew received an indication of an open cargo door and rejected take off.

The plane safely returned to the apron.

Everyone aboard remained safe.

Germanwings | Germany | rejected takeoff | Thrust Reverser

Germanwings Flight Rejects Take Off from Hamburg

November 2, 2016

Germanwings flight 4U-7046 rejected take off from Hamburg, Germany, on October 31st.

The plane was accelerating to take off for Stuttgart, Germany, when the crew rejected take off due to asymmetric thrust.

The plane safely returned to the apron.

All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Las Vegas-Bound Southwest Airlines Flight Hits Turbulence; 2 Injured

November 2, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-1932 encountered turbulence while descending towards Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31st.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Seattle, Washington, when it ran into severe turbulence.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

Two crew members sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Alaska | American Airlines | Cessna | Crash | USA

Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Alaska

November 1, 2016

A small plane crashed near the town of Butte in Alaska, on October 29th.

Authorities said the Cessna 172 plane crashed into a Knik River gravel bar.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as 25-year-old Ray Justen.

According to Alaska National Transportation Safety Board chief Clint Johnson, “Witnesses said this airplane came in, made a touch-and-go on a gravel bar and during a fairly steep climb out there was an aerodynamic stall…The airplane descended nose-first and struck the gravel bar.”

Boeing | Emergency | flap assymetry | Russia | UTAir

UTAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Moscow

November 1, 2016

UTair UTAir flight UT-572 made an emergency landing in Moscow, Russia, on October 30th.

The Boeing 737-800 flying from Krasnojarsk, Russia, was on approach to Moscow when the crew received an asymmetric flaps indication and declared an emergency.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

American Airlines | Diversion | Emergency | smoke | USA

American Airlines Flight Diverts to Denver due to Smoke in Cabin

October 31, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-569 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Denver, Colorado, on October 30th.

The plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Toronto, Canada, was diverted after the crew reported smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All 105 people aboard remained unharmed.

Airbus | China | engine trouble | Hong Kong Airlines | rejected takeoff

Indonesia-Bound Hong Kong Airlines Flight Rejects Take Off

October 31, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX-707 had to reject take off from Hong Kong, China, on October 30th.

The Airbus A330-300 plane was accelerating to take off for Denpasar, Indonesia, when the left engine emitted a loud bang, forcing the crew to reject take off.

The plane safely returned to the apron. Everyone aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Airbus | Emergency | Germanwings | Germany | Hydraulic leak

Germanwings Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic Leak

October 30, 2016

Germanwings Airlines flight 4U-585 made an emergency landing at Cologne Bonn Airport in Germany, on October 27th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane was flying from Palma, Spain, when the crew discovered a leak in a hydraulic system.

The crew decided to continue to Cologne where the plane landed safely.

All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Aerolineas Argentinas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Buenos Aires

October 30, 2016

Aerolineas Argentinas flight AR-1300 had to return and make an emergency landing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 27th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after flames were seen emitting from the left engine along with loud bangs.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

engine failure | rejected takeoff | Spain | United Airlines

United Airlines Flight Rejects Take Off due to Engine Failure

October 30, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-141 had to reject take off from Barcelona, Spain, on October 28th.

The plane was accelerating to take off for Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, when the crew reported failure of left engine and rejected take off.

The plane was towed to the apron. All passengers and crew members remained safe.