Locale | George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster

Iberia Express Plane Returns to Berlin

November 10, 2016

Iberia Iberia Express flight IB-3673 had to return and make an emergency landing in Berlin, Germany, on November 9th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Madrid, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards after a ground observer reported seeing a jet of flame emitting from the left hand engine.

The crew subsequently declared an emergency and turned back toward Berlin.

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

Emergency | engine shut down | Sweden

Braathens Regional Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Vibrations

November 10, 2016

Braathens Regional Airways flight TF-164 made an emergency landing in Malmo, Sweden, on November 7th.

The plane was flying from Stockholm Bromma Airport, Sweden, when the crew reported vibrations in one of the engines and decided to shut it down.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Ethiopian Airlines Flight Diverts to Lahore due to Suspected Fuel Leak

November 9, 2016

Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-605 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lahore, Pakistan, on November 8th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane heading from Beijing, China, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was diverted due to a suspected fuel leak.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 335 passengers and 12 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Air Berlin | Emergency | engine shut down | Germany

Air Berlin Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Berlin

November 9, 2016

Air Berlin flight AB-6182 made an emergency landing in Berlin, Germany, on November 7th.

The plane was flying from Munich, Germany, when the crew needed to shut down one of the engines and declared an emergency.

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

Diversion | Emergency | Jet Airways | Medical emergency | Pakistan

Jet Airways Flight Diverts to Karachi due to Medical Emergency

November 9, 2016

Jet Airways Flight 9W 202 made an emergency landing at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan, on November 7th.

The plane flying from New Delhi, India to Doha, Qatar, was diverted due to a medical emergency.

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) confirmed that the plane declared a medical emergency after a passenger’s medical condition became critical. However, the passenger passed away on landing in Karachi.

Cathay Pacific | Diversion | Emergency | Medical emergency | Netherlands

Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Amsterdam

November 9, 2016

Cathay Pacific flight CX254 had to make an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 8th.

The plane heading from London, United Kingdom, to Hong Kong, China, was diverted after a passenger became sick.

The plane landed safely.

Wizz Air Plane Diverts to Budapest after Lightning Strike

November 8, 2016

WizzAir Wizz Air flight W6-2927 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Budapest, Hungary, on November 7th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Charleroi, Belgium, was diverted due to a lightning strike.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

AeroMexico | Embraer | Emergency | Mexico | snake

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.

back to base | Emergency | Sweden | Vibration

Braathens Regional Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sweden

November 8, 2016

Braathens Regional Airways flight TF-1 had to return and make an emergency landing in Gothenburg, Sweden, on November 7th.

The Stockholm-bound plane was accelerating and retracting the flaps when the crew decided to turn back due to unusual vibrations.

The plane landed safely. All 50 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

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.

Crash | USA | Wisconsin

Pilot Injured after Small Plane Crashes in Wisconsin

November 7, 2016

A small plane crashed in the town of Mukwa in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, on November 6th.

The plane went down on Faskell Road, near the runway of a private airport Poppy’s Flying Acres.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was injured in the accident and was taken to a hospital in New London.

Sgt. Kevin Studzinski of the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office said the neighbors had pulled the pilot out of the aircraft. “The plane is considered a total loss, but that’s not what’s important… Due to their heroic actions the pilot is still alive today,” he said.

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.

Crash | USA

Small Plane Crashed at Eureka Municipal Airport

November 6, 2016

A small plane crashed at the Eureka Municipal Airport in Greenwood County, Kansas, on November 4th.

The plane was attempting to the land at the airport when it crash-landed and came to stop on its top.

There were two people aboard at the time, including the pilot George Douglas, 69, and his passenger Lawrence Stapleton, 55. Authorities said Douglas remained uninjured, however, Stapleton sustained minor injuries.

Crash | USA

Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Wyoming

November 6, 2016

A single-engine small plane crashed in Dubois, Wyoming, on November 5th.

Authorities said the plane went down during take off from the Dubois Airport.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the accident.

The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.

Australia | Crash | fire

Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash in Australia

November 6, 2016

A small plane crashed and caught fire on Cryon Road near Walgett, New South Wales, Australia, on the morning of November 5th.

The pilot, who was the only person aboard was killed in the crash.

The cause of the crash remains unknown.

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.

Crash | Florida | USA

Pilot Escapes Small Plane Crash Landing in Florida

November 5, 2016

A small plane crash-landed onto a driving training track in Geneva, Seminole County, Florida, on November 2nd.

The pilot, who was the only person aboard, walked away with no injuries.

The cause of the crash landing remains under investigation.

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.

cabin pressure | Cessna | Emergency | engine trouble | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

November 4, 2016

An 8-passenger plane made an emergency landing at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Virginia, on November 2nd.

The Cessna 550 plane flying from Teterboro, New Jersey, to Meridian, Mississippi, was diverted after it lost oil pressure in one of the engines, causing a loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.