Small Plane Crashes in Florida due to Mechanical Issue
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Small Plane Crashes in Florida due to Mechanical Issue

A small plane crashed into a marshy area near Orlando Apopka Airport, Orange County, Florida, on the night of December 30th.

The Cessna 400 had to abort its landing after spotting a deer on the runway. The plane faced mechanical issue after turning around.

The plane sustained significant damage.

The 61-year old pilot was taken to a nearby hospital for first aid.

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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Calgary International Airport

American Airlines flight AA-263 made an emergency landing at Calgary International Airport in Alberta, Canada, on October 11th.

The plane heading from Dallas, Texas, to Beijing, China, was initially diverted to Edmonton International Airport, Alberta, Canada, after a passenger suffered a medical emergency. However, the crew subsequently reported a mechanical issue and decided to divert to Calgary.

The plane landed safely.

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Small Plane Crashed in Wyoming; 3 Injured

A small plane crashed near Rock Springs–Sweetwater County Airport, Wyoming, on November 15th.

It is believed that the single-engine Cessna 207 plane, carrying four people, experienced mechanical issues before it went down.

Three occupants of the plane were injured in the crash. They were taken to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.

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Small Plane Crashes in Alva, Oklahoma; 1 Killed, 1 Injured

A small plane crashed in Alva, Oklahoma, on November 4th.

The plane, performing a teaching flight, was approaching the Alva Regional Airport when it experienced a mechanical failure and went down.

The instructor David Chael, 61, was killed in the crash. The student Cortney Washburn, 39, was injured and was rushed to a hospital.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Florida Highway

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida, on November 3rd.

Authorities said the pilot decided to land on the highway due to mechanical issues with the plane.

No injuries were reported.

The plane was heading from DeLand to Orlando Executive Airport, Florida, at the time.