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British Airways Plane Diverts to Canada due to Odor in Cabin

May 2, 2016

British Airways flight BA-114 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada, on April 29th.

The Boeing 777-200, en-route to London, England, from New York, was mid-air when the crew detected burning odor in the cabin, prompting the plane to divert as a precaution.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Canada | Diversion | Emergency | fuel leak | UPS

UPS Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Halifax

April 26, 2016

UPS UPS flight 5X-213 made an emergency landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on April 25th.

The plane, heading from Louisville, Kentucky, to Cologne, Germany, was diverted due to a suspected fuel leak.

The plane landed safely. All four crew members remained unharmed.

Air Canada | Beechcraft | Canada | hard | nose gear

Exploits Vallet Air Service Plane makes Hard Landing in Canada

April 22, 2016

EVAS Exploits Vallet Air Service flight AC-7804 made a hard landing at Gander International Airport, Canada, on April 20.

The Beech 1900D, flying on behalf of Air Canada, had its nose gear collapsed causing it to skid on its nose to a stop on the runway.

There were 14 passengers and 2 crew members aboard. Three of them were injured.

The plane sustained minor damage.

Air Canada Plane Diverts to Toronto after Hydraulic Failure

April 14, 2016

Air Canada flight AC-822 had to divert to and make an emergency landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Canada, on April 9th.

The Airbus A319-100, en-route from Saint John’s, NL, Canada, to London, UK, was mid-air above Atlantic Ocean when the crew reported failure of the hydraulic system, prompting the plane to return to Saint John’s but instead diverted to Toronto due to bad weather.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Canada | Crash | Rockwell

Small Plane Crash in British Columbia Kills 2

April 14, 2016

A small plane crashed in a remote mountainous area near Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada, on April 11th.

Authorities said the Rockwell 112B plane, that took off from Kelowna, went down in the Trout Lake area.

There were two people aboard at the time; both of them were killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

Canada | De-Havilland | flap problems | hard | Westjet

WestJet Encore Plane Makes Safe Landing in Canada after Flaps Problem

April 9, 2016

WestJet WestJet Encore flight WS-3415 continued for a safe landing at Thunder Bay International Airport, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, on April 4th.

The De Havilland Dash 8-400, en-route from Toronto to Thunder Bay, was on approach to the runway when the crew reported some problem with the flaps and resolved to make flaps up landing.

The plane landed successfully.

All 56 people onboard remained unharmed.

Canadian North Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ottawa

April 7, 2016

Canadian North flight 5T-436 had to return and make an emergency landing in Ottawa, Canada, on March 28th.

The Boeing 737-200 plane took off for Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine overheat indication.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 49 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Canada | Diversion | engine trouble | Jetstream

British Aerospace Jetstream 32 Makes Emergency Landing in Quebec

April 2, 2016

A Jetstream 32 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bonaventure Airport, Quebec, Canada, on March 30th.

The aircraft was carrying the late Canadian Parliament member Jean Lapierre’s brother-in-law from Montreal and was on its way to Magdalen Islands, when the crew encountered some problem with the engine, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed successfully.

All people onboard remained unhurt.

Canada | Crash | weather

Former Canadian Minister Jean Lapierre and 6 Others Die in Plane Crash

March 30, 2016

A small plane crashed in the Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada, on March 29th.

The private plane, transporting Jean Lapierre, 59, a broadcaster and former Canadian transport minister, and his family members to his father’s funeral, went down while approaching the Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport amid heavy winds and snow.

All seven people aboard, including the pilot, the co-pilot, Lapierre, and his family members, were killed in the crash.

The incident is being investigated.

Air Transat Plane Returns to Montreal due to Hydraulic Problem

March 26, 2016

Air Transat flight TS-436 had to return and make an emergency landing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on March 18th.

The Airbus A330-300 took off for Cancun, Mexico, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an indication of low hydraulic quantity.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 366 passengers and 12 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

back to base | Canada | De-Havilland | Emergency | hydraulics

Air Inuit Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada due to Hydraulic Problem

March 12, 2016

An Air Inuit plane had to return and make an emergency landing at Kuujjuaq Airport, Quebec, Canada, on March 9.

The de Havilland Dash 8, flying from Quebec to Nuuk, Greenland, was halfway when the crew detected some problem with its hydraulic system, prompting it to return.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All passengers and crew members on board remained safe.

Canada | electrical | Emergency | Westjet

Westjet Flight makes Emergency Landing in Calgary

February 14, 2016

Westjet flight WS-3240 made an emergency landing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on February 9th.

The crew declared emergency after receiving several caution messages about the aircraft’s electrical systems. The plane was en-route from Terrace, British Columbia, to Calgary, Alberta, at the time.

The plane landed safely. All 31 people aboard remained unharmed.

Air Canada | Airbus | cabin pressure | Canada | Emergency

Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Toronto

February 1, 2016

Air Canada flight 549 made an emergency landing in Toronto, Canada, on January 29.

The plane, en-route from Newark, New Jersey, to Vancouver, Canada, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure due to a fault in an air conditioning unit.

The Airbus A319 plane landed safely. All 107 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

Canada | Embraer | Emergency | ExpressJet | flap problems

ExpressJet Plane makes Emergency Landing in Canada due to Flaps Failure

January 28, 2016

ExpressJet flight EV-4121/UA-4121 had to make an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Nova Scotia, Canada, on January 19.

The Embraer ERJ-145, en-route from Newark, New Jersey, had to be landed in emergency due to flaps failure.

The plane landed safely.

Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Lufthansa A380 Diverts to Halifax due to Medical Emergency

January 26, 2016January 27, 2016

A Lufthansa jet had to divert and make an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia, Canada, on January 25.

The Airbus A380, flying from Houston, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted after a passenger fell sick on-board.

The plane landed uneventfully.

The passenger was rushed to the hospital while the plane resumed its journey.

American Airlines | Canada | Diversion | Emergency | turbulence

Seven Injured after Milan-Bound American Airlines Plane Encounters Severe Turbulence

January 25, 2016

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at St. John’s International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada, on January 24.

The plane, flying from Miami, Florida, to Milan, Italy, was diverted after it encountered severe turbulence that injured seven people including three flight attendants and four passengers.

The plane, carrying 192 passengers and 11 crew members, landed safely. The injured were taken to hospital.

Austrian Airlines | Canada | Disruptive Passenger | Diversion | Emergency

Austrian Airlines Plane Diverts to Canada due to Unruly Passenger

January 12, 2016

An Austrian Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at St. John’s International Airport, Newfoundland, Canada, on January 10.

Authorities said the plane, en-route from Vienna to New York, was diverted due to a 35-year-old Israeli man who was showing disruptive behavior on-board.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The unruly passenger was removed from the plane and was shifted to Health Sciences Center to be seen by a doctor.

Authorities said he is facing several charges including uttering threats and causing disturbance in flight.

Canada | Disruptive Passenger | Diversion | Emergency | United Airlines

United Airlines Plane Diverts to Vancouver over ‘Threatening Message’

January 11, 2016

United Airlines flight 1104 had to make an emergency landing at Vancouver International Airport, Canada, on January 9.

The plane, heading from Anchorage, Alaska, to Denver, Colorado, was diverted after the crew discovered a threatening message from a passenger.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 131 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police office in Richmond, British Columbia, confirmed that they took the suspect in custody.

Canada | Diversion | Emergency | Lufthansa | Medical emergency

Lufthansa Flight Diverts to Calgary due to Medical Emergency

January 11, 2016

Lufthansa flight 452 had made an emergency landing at Calgary International Airport, Canada, on January 8.

The plane, en-route from Munich, Germany, to Los Angeles, USA, was diverted after a passenger fell ill mid-air.

The plane, carrying 272 passengers, landed uneventfully. The patient was shifted to hospital.

Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport

January 10, 2016

Air Canada flight 623 made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia, Canada, on January 8.

According to the airline, the pilot reported an “acrid odour” and requested an emergency landing back at the airport. The plane was heading to Toronto at the time.

The Embraer 190 regional jet landed safely.

All 66 passengers remained unhurt.

United Airlines plane Diverts to Canada after Cracked Windshield

January 1, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-162 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Gander International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on December 31.

The Boeing 757-200, flying from Glasgow, Scotland, to Newark, New Jersey, had to divert after its windshield cracked mid-air.

The plane landed safely.

All 164 people aboard remained safe.

Air Canada | Canada | Diversion | Emergency | turbulence

Air Canada Flight Diverts to Calgary due to Heavy Turbulence; 21 Passengers Hospitalised

December 31, 2015

Air Canada flight AC88 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Calgary International Airport in Canada, on December 30.

The plane, heading from Shanghai, China, to Toronto, Canada, was diverted after it encountered severe turbulence that injured some of the passengers.

The plane was carrying 332 passengers and 19 crew members at the time; 21 of them were taken to hospitals. According to the airline, eight of them were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries while the others were taken for observation.

Canada | Crash | engine failure

Small Plane Crash-Landed in a British Columbia Field

December 25, 2015

A small plane crash-landed in a field near Vernon airport in British Columbia, Canada, on December 23.

Authorities said the plane experienced engine failure shortly after it took off from Vernon airport.

According to Vernon’s fire captain Chris Robinson, “The pilot landed in the field just next to the airport. There was just a bit of damage to the plane.”

There were two people aboard including the pilot and his passenger; both of them suffered minor injuries.

Boeing | Canada | flap problems | hard | Westjet

WestJet Plane makes Safe Landing in Vancouver after Problem with Flaps

December 13, 2015

WestJet flight WS-211 made a safe landing at Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on December 3.

The Boeing 737-800 was en-route from Calgary, Alberta, when the crew noticed some problems with its flaps.

The plane landed safely.

All 121 passengers onboard remained unhurt.

Canada | Emergency | hydraulics | Porter

Porter Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Halifax

December 12, 2015

Porter Airlines flight 265 had to make an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia, Canada, on December 11.

The plane was flying from Ottawa when the pilot reported a hydraulic issue and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 54 passengers and crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.