VivaAeroBus flight VB-3147 had to return and make an emergency landing in Cancun, Mexico, on August 29th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Mexico City, Mexico, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
VivaAeroBus flight VB-3490 had to return and make an emergency landing in Mexico City, Mexico, on August 16th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Puerto Escondido, Mexico, but had to turn back due to an issue with the landing gear.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
VivaAerobus flight VB-2307 had to return and make an emergency landing at Mérida International Airport, Mérida, Mexico, on May 2nd.
The Airbus A320-200 flying to Guadalajara, Mexico, had to return due to a problem with its landing gear.
The plane landed safely.
All 166 people aboard remained safe.
What: Viva Aerobus Boeing 737 300 en route from Cancun to Tuxtla Gutierre, Mexico
Where: Villahermosa Mexico
When: May 27 2012
Who: 108 aboard
Why: After a successful takeoff, the plane depressurized. Pilots diverted to Villahermosa where they made a safe landing.
Mexican news reported that the plane was struck by lightning, and that when the pilots made a safe diversion and landing to Villahermosa, the plane was repaired.
Passengers were reluctant to re-board but the flight continued at 19:15 hours on the same plane, after repairs. At the time of takeoff, there were still storms in the mountainous region of Chiapas.
What: VivaAerobus Boeing 737-300 en route from San Jose Cabo to Monterrey
Where: San Jose Cabo
When: Aug 21st 2011
Why: On takeoff, flight systems indicated there was a cargo fire.
The flight returned to San Jose Cabo where it made a safe landing. Examination proved there was no fire, and the flight was delayed, but continued on to Monterrey.
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What: VivaAerobus Boeing 737-300 en route from Monterrey to Las Vegas, NV
Where: Las Vegas
When: Aug 17 2011
Why: More than half an hour prior to landing, the left engine began banging and vibrating.
The crew shut down the engine, and continued on to land in Las Vegas minus the engine.
The crew made a safe landing. No indication was made if the flight ingested a bird or if there was an other mechanical problem.