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Metrojet Flight 9268 Crash: Egypt’s Investigation Committee Refers Case to Attorney General

March 18, 2016

images Egypt’s independent investigation committee into the Metrojet flight 9268 crash has referred the case to the attorney general.

The committee said on March 17th that the decision was made after they received an official report from Russia suggesting that “criminal activity” was behind the deadly crash that killed all 224 people aboard.

The plane, heading to St. Petersburg, Russia, went down in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on 31st October last year.

Lufthansa Flight Diverts to Copenhagen due to Electrical Smell

March 17, 2016

Lufthansa flight LH-848 made an emergency landing in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 15th.

The Airbus A321-200, heading from Frankfurt, Germany, to Helsinki, Finland, was diverted after the crew reported an electrical smell onboard.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 137 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline re-booked the passengers onto other flights.

back to base | Emergency | odor | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Returns to Newark Liberty International Airport

March 17, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-1704 had to return and make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on March 14th.

The plane took off for Austin, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards due to strong odor in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The incident is being investigated.

bird strike | Boeing | hard | Turkey | Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Safe Landing in Istanbul after Bird Strike

March 16, 2016

THY Turkish Airlines flight TK-709 made a safe landing at Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 13.

The Boeing 737-800, flying from Karachi, Pakistan, to Istanbul was on approach to the runway when it ingested a bird, causing damage to the radome.

The plane landed safely.

All passengers on board remained unhurt.

American Airlines | Emergency | smoke | USA

American Airlines Regional Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Norfolk International Airport

March 16, 2016

American Airlines flight 3749 made an emergency landing at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, on March 15th.

The plane took off from LaGaurdia Airport, New York, and was heading to Norfolk when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and declared emergency.

The plane landed safely. All 26 passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

The incident is being investigated.

Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa

March 15, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-558 made an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida, on March 13th.

The MD-88 aircraft, heading to LaGuardia Airport, New York, had to return after the crew reported issues with right hand engine.

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

Airlinair Plane Returns to Lyon with Cracked Windshield

March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Airlinair flight A5-4326 had to return for an emergency landing in Lyon, France, on March 11th.

The plane operating on behalf of Hop! Airlines took off for Luxembourg, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cracked windshield.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in other flights.

Airbus | Allegiant Air | Brakes | Diversion | USA

Allegiant Air 822 Makes Emergency Diversion From NY to Maryland

March 14, 2016March 14, 2016

On Allegiant Air 822, everyone aboard the Airbus A320 was leaving Clearwater International anticipating a routine flight and to land at Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. A Brake Control panel light changed all that. Pilots diverted to Baltimore. Passengers assumed the brace position, and survived the landing without further ado. No injuries and no obvious problems occurred, though the control panel alert suggested that brake issues might have been going on.

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Passengers arrived at Big Flats, NY, at 3:00 a.m.

bird strike | Boeing | EgyptAir | Emergency | UK

Bird-Hit Egyptair Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow Airport

March 14, 2016

Egyptair flight MS-779 had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on March 11th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was on approach to the airport when a bird penetrated its nose, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. The plane was flying from Cairo, Egypt, at the time.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 71 passengers aboard at the time; all of the remained safe.

Belgium | Boeing | Emergency | flap problems | Icelandair

Icelandair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brussels

March 14, 2016

Icelandair flight FI-554 made an emergency landing in Brussels. Belgium, on March 10th.

The pilot of Boeing 757-200 plane, flying from Keflavik, Iceland, declared emergency due to a problem with the flaps.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Airbus | Diversion | Emergency | Florida | Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines Emergency Landing

March 13, 2016March 13, 2016

The FAA is investigating a Spirit Airlines fight that diverted to Myrtle Beach to make an emergency landing, and stranded some two hundred passengers at the airport. By Sunday morning, passengers had managed to get a flight to their destination, Atlantic City NJ.

Spirit Airlines Flight 348, an Airbus A320, was en route from Tampa to Atlantic City when it had to make the emergency diversion.

The image below is an A320 interior posted on the Spirit Airlines website which they say is “for editorial use. They are not for commercial use. Photo credit must be given to Spirit Airlines.” However, their site has no mention that I can find of the emergency landing or accommodations for the passengers.

Photo credit must be given to Spirit Airlines.

In a completely separate incident, Spirit Airlines may be facing a battle in court. A claustrophobic student, Nadia Majed, filed a discrimination complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights after she was kicked off the plane after requesting an available window seat.

EasyJet Plane Lands Safely in Vienna after Bird Strike

March 13, 2016

Easyjet EasyJet flight U2-7945 completed an apparently uneventful flight and landed safely at Vienna International Airport, Vienna, Austria on March 10.

The Airbus, en-route from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Vienna, had landed safely and was ready for return flight, when the captain reported that the plane had ingested birds, causing damage to the fuselage and engine.

The return flight was postponed.

All passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas due to Smoke in Gallery

March 12, 2016

United Airlines plane had to divert and make an emergency landing at South Arkansas Regional Airport, El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 7.

The Embraer 170, en-route from Indianapolis to Houston, was mid air when the flight attendant saw smoke in its gallery, prompting the crew to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 70 passengers and crew members onboard remained unhurt.

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at London’s Heathrow Airport

March 12, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-87 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, England, on March 11th.

The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, heading to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, had to be turned back after the crew needed to shut down an engine due to technical issues.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Skywest Airlines Jet Returns to Charlotte Due to Flaps Problem

March 12, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-5711 had to make an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 10th.

The Embraer ERJ-175, operated by Skywest Airlines, took off for O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, but had to return shortly afterwards due to problem with flaps.

The plane landed safely. There were 76 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

TAP Air Portugal Returns to Brazil due to Issue with Flaps

March 11, 2016

TAP Air Portugal flight TP-72 had to return and make an emergency landing at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, Brazil, on March 9.

The Airbus A340-300, en-route to Lisbon, Portugal, had to return after facing issue with one of its flaps.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Air India Plane Returns to Bhopal after Bird Strike

March 11, 2016

airindialogo Air India flight AI-634 had to return and make a safe landing at Bhopal Airport, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, on March 9.

The Airbus A319-100, flying from Bhopal, to Mumbai, had just climbed out of the airport when its right hand engine ingested a bird, prompting the crew to return.

The plane landed safely.

All 90 people aboard remained safe.

EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing after Drunk Passenger Tries to Open Door Mid-Air

March 10, 2016

Easyjet EasyJet flight EZY8896 had to make an emergency landing in Bordeaux, France, on March 7th.

The Airbus A320, heading from Marrakesh, Morocco, to Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, had to be diverted after a drunk male passenger tried to open an emergency door mid-air.

The plane landed safely. The man was escorted out of the plane by the French police.

The airline confirmed the incident and said, “easyJet’s cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers is not compromised at any time. Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously, do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard and always push for prosecution. The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet’s priority.”

Condor Airlines Flight Returns to Dominican Republic

March 9, 2016

Condor Airlines flight DE-2221 had to return and make an emergency landing in La Romana, Dominican Republic, on March 5th.

The Boeing 767-300 took off for Frankfurt, Germany, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a strong odor on-board.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Diversion | Emergency | smoke | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in El Dorado

March 9, 2016

united airways United Airlines flight 3579 had to make an emergency landing at South Arkansas Regional Airport in El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 7th.

The plane, heading from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, to Indianapolis, Indiana, was diverted after smoke was noticed in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 66 passengers and 4 crew members remained safe.

American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Wichita

March 8, 2016

An American Eagle flight made an emergency landing at Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas, on March 7th.

The Embraer jet, heading from Grand Island, Nebraska, to Dallas, Texas, had to be diverted after a smoke detector went off in the baggage compartment.

The plane landed safely. All 55 people on-board remained unhurt.

No evidence of fire was found upon inspection.

Emirates Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Budapest

March 7, 2016

Emirates flight EK-112 had to return and make an emergency landing in Budapest, Hungary, on March 5th.

The Boeing 777-300 aircraft was heading to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the crew reported a problem with gear retraction and requested to return.

The plane landed back uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Bird-Hit United Airlines Plane Returns to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

March 7, 2016

HT_United_Airlines1_MEM_151006_12x5_1600 United Airlines flight 102 made an emergency landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on March 6th.

The plane took off for Munich, Germany, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. All 184 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

Air Blue | Airbus | hard | Pakistan | tire

Airblue Plane’s Tire Burst During Landing in Islamabad

March 6, 2016

Airblue Airbus A321-200 narrowly escaped accident when one of its tires burst upon landing at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 4th.

The aircraft was coming from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, when one of the tires burst during landing. The plane tilted toward its side and the right hand engine touched the ground.

There were 230 passengers aboard the flight PA-271 at the time; all of them remained safe.

Cathay Pacific Flight Diverts to Istanbul Atatürk Airport

March 6, 2016

Cathay Pacific flight CX-234 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey, on March 1st.

The plane, en-route from Milan–Malpensa Airport, Italy, to Hong Kong, China, was diverted after the crew decided to shut down an engine due to loss of engine oil.

The Boeing 777-300 plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.