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    United Airlines Flight Returns to Washington Dulles International Airport

    new-united-logoUnited Airlines Flight 1564 had to return and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on the night of November 17.

    The Boeing 757 departed for San Francisco International Airport at around 6:30 p.m., but was forced to turn back due to a mechanical issue.

    The plane, carrying 151 passengers and 6 crew members, landed uneventfully. No one was injured.

    An airline official said, “Our maintenance team is currently inspecting the aircraft, and we will accommodate passengers to San Francisco later this evening.”

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    Aircrafts Warned to Avoid Airspace near Pavlof Volcano

    On November 15, the National Weather Service warned the aircrafts to avoid airspace near erupting Pavlof Volcano in Alaska, which is spewing ash around 30,000 feet above sea level.

    The volcano began erupting lava from a vent near its summit a few days ago. On November 14, the ash cloud was recorded at 16,000 feet. Dave Schneider from the Alaska Volcano Observatory said that the eruption became more intense at 6 a.m. on November 15, further rising the ash cloud.

    According to Schneider, the eruption can last for several weeks or months with fluctuations in intensity.

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    Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Bird Strike

    AlaskaAlaska Airlines flight 349 had to return and make an emergency landing at Oakland International Airport, California, on November 14.

    According to the airline authorities, the Seattle-bound flight took off at 6:47 p.m. but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

    The plane landed uneventfully and none of the 150 passengers was harmed. The aircraft was grounded for repair.

    A replacement plane was arranged for the passengers.

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    United Flight Returns to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

    new-united-logoUnited Flight 4412 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 13.

    The plane departed at 10:13 p.m. and immediately turned around and landed back uneventfully at 10:20 p.m.

    No one was injured.

    Airport authorities said they were not sure what caused the emergency landing.

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    AA214 Crash: Asiana Airlines Faces 45-Day Ban on Incheon-San Francisco Flights

    asianaOn November 14, the officials from South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said they will ban Asiana Airlines flights to San Francisco for 45 days, as a punishment for 2013 crash.

    The Asiana Flight 214 crashed during final approach to San Francisco International Airport in July last year and claimed 3 lives while around 200 others were injured. After a year-long investigation, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board officials concluded that the pilots were responsible for the crash as they made errors during landing.

    Asiana Airlines, which sells around 170,000 tickets annually for Incheon-San Francisco flights, said in a statement that they will appeal the ministry’s decision. “The decision will cause serious passenger inconvenience given the high traffic on the route. In that case, the authorities are normally recommended by regulations to fine an airline instead of suspending flight,” the statement said.

    It is not yet clear when the flights would be suspended.

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    Horizon Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Pasco

    Horizon AirHorizon Air flight 2133 had to make an emergency landing at Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington, at around 4:05 p.m. on November 13.

    According to Horizon Air spokesperson Halley Knigge, the pilots declared emergency due to a pressurization issue in cabin. The flight was heading from Boise to Seattle at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully and none of the 76 passengers and 4 crew members was injured.

    An alternate aircraft was arranged which took the passengers to Seattle.

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    Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ocean Off Cocoa Beach Pier

    A Challenger II amateur-built experimental seaplane made an emergency landing in ocean water, around 2 miles south of Cocoa Beach Pier, Florida, at about 12:50 p.m. on November 13.

    The Brevard County sheriff’s office confirmed that the pilot decided to make an emergency landing after the seaplane developed some engine problems.

    The pilot remained uninjured. His identity has not yet been disclosed.

    The red-colored plane is registered to a Virginia Beach resident Charles Guiter.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Bird Hits Medical Helicopter in Merkel, Texas

    Air EvacA medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing near Interstate 20 and FM 126 in Merkel, Texas, at around 7:45 p.m. on November 11.

    The pilot was forced to land in emergency after a bird hit the helicopter, which was transporting a patient from Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene to Lubbock Covenent Hospital, Lubbock at the time.

    The Air Evac chopper landed safely. Authorities said that a flight nurse received minor injuries in the accident and was given medical assistance at the scene.

    Another Air Evac helicopter was sent from Eastland to resume the flight. The patient had to face a delay of about 1 hour.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on I-8 in Arizona

    A small plane made an emergency landing on Eastbound Interstate 8 near Stanfield, Arizona, at around 6:27 p.m. on November 11.

    According to Tim Gaffney, director of administration for the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, the FAA informed the authorities about a small aircraft that sent a mayday signal and was descending.

    The pilot, his wife and 10-year-old daughter remained uninjured.

    The eastbound lanes were closed for traffic immediately after the incident but were re-opened at around 9:45 p.m.

    The FAA will investigate.

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    Cessna Makes a Nose-Down Landing in Texas

    CessnaA single-engine Cessna plane made an emergency landing at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, located in Spring, Texas, on November 10.

    The pilot declared emergency after the aircraft’s nose landing gear failed to deploy.

    After circling over the airport for about 30 minutes, the aircraft successfully made a nose down landing shortly after 5 p.m. The pilot and his only passenger remained uninjured.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Aquebogue Sod Farm

    A homemade Mosquito ultralight helicopter made an emergency landing on a sod farm in Aquebogue, New York, on the afternoon of November 9.

    The incident happened after the aircraft developed mechanical issues.

    According to the police, the pilot was found unconscious near the helicopter and was taken to hospital. He was later identified as Erwin Rodger, 71, of Mattituck.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    FedEx Jet Makes Emergency Landing at McCarran International Airport

    FedExA FedEx jet made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 7.

    The MD-11 aircraft was on its way from Ontario, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, when the crew reported fire in the cargo hold.

    The plane, carrying 3 people, was then landed in emergency in Las Vegas at 7:13 a.m.

    The crew members remained in the aircraft and deployed the fire suppression system.

    Clark County Fire Department crews inspected the plane and gave the all-clear at 7:55 a.m.

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    Cracked Windshield Prompts Delta Airlines Emergency Landing

    DeltaA Delta Airlines flight, operated by ExpressJet, made an emergency landing at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama at around 9:25 a.m. on November 8.

    The airport authorities said that the flight, on its way from Atlanta to Tulsa, Oklahoma, was diverted due to cracked windshield.

    The CRJ-900 aircraft landed uneventfully and all 20 passengers and 4 crew members remained unharmed.

    ExpressJet spokesperson said that an alternate aircraft was arranged for the passengers.

    The cause of crack is not clear at the moment.

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    Out-of-Gas Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on U.S. Highway 20

    A 1971 Piper Cherokee 140 aircraft made an emergency landing on U.S. Highway 20 near Bend, Oregon, at around 7:15 p.m. on November 7.

    The plane departed from Tracy, California and was heading to Prineville when it ran out of gas. The pilot then diverted it to Bend airport but landed on a straight stretch of highway instead, after realizing he could not make it to the airport.

    There were 3 people aboard at the time of incident; none of them was injured. Sgt. Aaron Harding of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office identified them as the pilot William Espinoza, 30, his sister-in-law Rebekah Schantz-Kemper, 24 and an 11 year old girl.

    The plane took off 3 hours later after refueling.

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    Child Goes into Cardiac Arrest Midair; JetBlue Flight Lands in Emergency

    jetBlueJetBlue flight 1786 had to make an emergency landing at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts at around 5:30 p.m. on November 6.

    The flight was on its way from Pittsburgh to Boston when the pilot informed the authorities that a 2-year-old child was in cardiac arrest.

    The aircraft landed safely and the child was immediately taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The authorities said that he was unconscious at the time but did have a pulse.

    Massachusetts State Police Trooper John Morris, who was one of the first to reach at the scene, said, “There was a doctor on board the flight and he responded and he performed medical attention to the child that was very helpful with his survival.”

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    Idaho National Guard Helicopter Crashed Near Boise Airport; Two Killed

    A National Guard Apache helicopter crashed near Boise Airport in Ada County, Idaho, at around 7 p.m. on November 6.

    According to an Army National Guard spokesperson, the helicopter was on a routine nighttime training flight when it crashed near Pleasant Valley Road and Hollilynn Drive.

    There were 2 soldiers aboard at the time of crash; both of them were killed. Their names have not yet been released.

    Idaho National Guard Commander, Major General Gary Sayler said, “The men and women of the Idaho National Guard are united in grief at the loss of two of our brothers in arms, who gave their lives while training to defend our nation…Today, our thoughts and prayers are with their families.”

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    No Injuries Reported as Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Arizona-California Border

    A small Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft made an emergency landing near the Arizona-California border on November 5.

    The plane was en-route to California when it started experiencing engine trouble due to a fuel pump malfunction.

    The pilot landed the plane on a natural gas pipeline road, around 20 miles east of Lake Havasu City in Arizona. The authorities said the pilot and his only passenger remained unharmed however, the aircraft’s wing was torn off after it crashed into a tree during landing.

    The FAA and the NTSB will investigate.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Paulding County, Ohio

    A small plane crashed near the intersection of county roads 137 and 60, northwest of Grover Hill in Paulding County, Ohio, at around 6 p.m. on November 6.

    Unconfirmed reports suggest that the single-engine plane was on its way from Fort Wayne International Airport to Toledo when it crashed.

    It is believed that all those aboard were killed. However, the authorities did not say how many people were travelling in the aircraft at the time of crash.

    The accident is under investigation.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing near Henderson Executive Airport

    XTR330An XTR330 aircraft made an emergency landing on Volunteer Boulevard near Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, shortly after 11:45 a.m. on November 5.

    The pilot of the aircraft, operated by Sky Combat Ace, reported mechanical issues shortly after taking off at 11:15 a.m. and declared emergency.

    The plane landed with only minor damage. There were 2 people aboard at the time of incident; none of them was injured.

    Sky Combat Ace and the NTSB are looking into the cause of incident.

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    Small Plane Returns to Van Nuys Airport

    A private Learjet aircraft had to return to Van Nuys Airport, Los Angeles, California, shortly after it took off on the morning of November 3.

    According to the Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson Ian Gregor, the pilot was forced to return after a gear indicator turned on.

    The plane circled over the airport before it safely landed before 8 a.m. No one was injured.

    The plane is registered to Glenbrook Capital Logistics of Wilmington, Delaware.

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    Cessna Makes Emergency Landing in Oregon Hay Field

    CessnaA single-engine Cessna made an emergency landing in a hay field in Applegate Valley, Oregon, on the afternoon of November 2.

    The pilot decided to make an emergency landing after the aircraft experienced engine troubles. He was on his way from Grants Pass Airport to Long Beach, Southern California at the time.

    The authorities confirmed that the pilot, identified as James Nance, 57, remained unharmed, although, the plane flipped during landing.

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    Denver Police Department Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

    A Denver Police Department helicopter made an emergency landing at Washington Park, Denver, Colorado, at around 7:30 p.m. on November 1.

    The Air One helicopter was on a routine patrol flight around the city when a bird hit it, breaking its bottom and exposing a part of cockpit. The pilot then looked for a safe site and landed the aircraft.

    The authorities confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.

    The helicopter was flown back to Centennial Airport next morning.

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    Pilot Killed in Military Plane Crash in California

    A military plane crashed in a field near Naval Station Ventura County in California, at around 5:15 p.m. on October 29.

    The single-seat Hawker Hunter MK.58 aircraft crashed while it was preparing to land at the Naval Station, after returning from an offshore training exercise.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed at the spot. No one on the ground was injured.

    The British-built plane is registered to Virginia based Airborne Tactical Advantage Co., which provides flight training to the military.

    The FAA and the NTSB are looking into the cause of accident.

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    Bird-Hit Plane Makes Emergency Landing at New Century Airport

    n11wbpiperA singe engine plane had to make an emergency landing at New Century Airport, Johnson County, Kansas, on the night of October 30.

    According to Johnson County spokesperson Jody Hanson, the pilot of Piper PA-32 aircraft decided to make an emergency landing after a bird hit the aircraft’s windshield near Olathe.

    The plane landed safely and the pilot did not need medical treatment.

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    Small Plane Crashes into Kansas Airport Building; 4 Dead, 5 Injured

    FireA twin-engine Beechcraft crashed into a building at Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas, on October 30.

    The aircraft reported trouble soon after departing from the airport. It then lost power and crashed into the flight safety center, while it was returning to the runway.

    Atleast 4 people, including the pilot Mark Goldstein, were killed in the accident while 5 others were injured. One of the injured is believed to be in critical condition.

    According to Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell, the pilot was the only one travelling in the plane. Officials also said that the flight safety building had around 100 occupants at the time of accident.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.