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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Airport

September 3, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-94 had to return and make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on August 30th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Madrid, Spain, but had to turn back due to issues with navigation display and a possible fuel leak.

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

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kahului

September 2, 2018

Hawaiian Airlines flight HA-23 made an emergency landing in Kahului, Hawaii, on August 31st.

The Boeing 767-300 plane was flying from Oakland, California, when the several passengers complained of breathing problems due to an unusual odor on board.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

Twelve passengers and three crew members were checked by medical teams at the airport.

It is believed that the odor was caused by a pepper spray.

Boeing | Emergency | smoke | UPS | USA

UPS Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cockpit

September 1, 2018

UPS flight 5X-634 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on August 29th.

The Boeing 757-200 plane heading from Rockford, Illinois, to Saint Louis, Missouri, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines Flight Returns to JFK Airport due to Engine Issue

September 1, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-94 made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on August 29th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Madrid, Spain, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.

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

American Airlines | cracked windshield | Emergency | USA

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Chattanooga

August 31, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-5359 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 28th.

The plane heading from Jackson, Mississippi, to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Virginia, was diverted due to a cracked windshield.

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

Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lubbock

August 31, 2018

Southwest Airlines flight WN-55 made an emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, on August 28th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Phoenix, Arizona, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was diverted due to engine vibrations.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and four people aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines | bird strike | USA

Denver-Bound American Airlines Flight Suffers Bird Strike

August 29, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-2793 suffered a bird strike on the way to Denver, Colorado, on August 27th.

The incident happened when the plane flying from Miami, Florida, was on final approach to Denver.

The plane continued for safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Delta | Emergency | engine failure | USA

Delta Airlines Flight Returns to Pensacola After Engine Failure

August 28, 2018

Delta Airlines flight DL-2179 had to return and make an emergency landing in Pensacola, Florida, on August 25th.

The plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back due to an engine failure.

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

Crash | USA | wrongful death

Skydiving Plane Crashes at East Georgia Regional Airport; 4 Killed, 1 Injured

August 27, 2018

A skydiving plane crashed at East Georgia Regional Airport in Swainsboro, Georgia, on August 25th.

The plane was carrying five people when it went down.

Four people were killed in the crash. They were identified as Staff Sergeant Aliaksandr “Alex” Bahrytsevich, 31, of Raeford, NC; Justin Duff, 42, of Statesboro, GA; Andrew Swenson, 23, of Daytona Beach, FL; and Chris Eldridge, 42, of Rincon, GA.

The fifth occupant of the plane, identified as William Middlebrooks, suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital.

The plane was owned by The Jumping Place Skydiving Center in Statesboro, Georgia.

bird strike | Boeing | Emergency | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in San Francisco

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-1 had to return and make an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on August 23rd.

The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for Singapore but had to turn back due to multiple bird strikes.

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

runway overrun | USA

Sky Lease Cargo Flight Overruns Runway in Honolulu

August 25, 2018

Sky Lease Cargo flight GG-1738 overran the end of the runway on landing at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on August 23rd.

The incident happened when the plane was coming from San Francisco, California.

No injuries were reported.

Airbus | Allegiant Air | bird strike | USA

Allegiant Airlines Flight Returns to Orlando Sanford Airport After Bird Strike

August 25, 2018

Allegiant Airlines flight G4-2292 returned to Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, on August 22nd.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Syracuse, New York, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.

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

Airbus | Emergency | hydraulic failure | Spirit Airlines | USA

Spirit Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Jacksonville

August 24, 2018

Spirit Airlines flight NK-521 made an emergency landing in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 22nd.

The Airbus A321-200 plane heading from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted due to a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely. All two hundred and twenty-five people aboard remained unharmed.

Delta | Emergency | mechanical failure | USA

Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Bradley International Airport

August 22, 2018

Delta Airlines flight 2457 made an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport, Connecticut, on August 20th.

The plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back due to a mechanical problem.

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

Crash | Helicopter | USA

Helicopter Crash in Texas Leaves Two Dead

August 22, 2018

A helicopter crashed into a cotton field in Williamson County, Texas, on August 21st.

The incident happened shortly after the aircraft took off from Georgetown Municipal Airport, Texas.

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

The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.

Crash | USA | wrongful death

Small Plane Crashes Near Phoenix Deer Valley Airport; 2 Dead

August 21, 2018

A small plane crashed near Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Arizona, on August 20th.

The plane was carrying two people when it went down in Seventh Street near the intersection with Deer Valley Road.

Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash. They were identified as the pilot Theodore Rich, 54, and his passenger Elaine Carpenter, 49.

bird strike | Boeing | Delta | Emergency | USA

Delta Airlines Flight Returns to St. Louis After Bird Strikes

August 20, 2018

Delta Airlines flight DL-1080 made an emergency landing in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 18th.

The Boeing 737-900 plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back due to multiple bird strikes.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Crash | USA | wrongful death

Small Plane Crashes Near Camp Verde; 2 Dead

August 20, 2018

A small plane crashed near Camp Verde, Arizona, on August 18th.

The incident happened when the pilot was taking a friend for a short flight around Yavapai County.

Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash. They were identified as pilot Glenn Tenniswood, 68, and passenger Ron Walker, 78.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

Crash | USA | wrongful death

Small Plane Crashes in Maryland; 2 Dead

August 19, 2018

A small plane crashed in Carroll County, Maryland, on August 18th.

Authorities said the wreckage was found in an open field near Baugher Road in Westminster.

There were two people aboard at the time; both were killed in the crash. They were later identified as the pilot Michael Kilpatrick, 62, and his passenger Robert Johnson, 56.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport

August 17, 2018

Frontier Airlines flight F9-1674 made an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on August 15th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane heading from Orlando, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was diverted due to an unknown odor in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. Seven passengers and a crew member were treated by the medical teams at the airport. Two passengers and a flight attendant were later taken to hospital.

Airbus | American Airlines | Emergency | engine stall | USA

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Charlotte

August 17, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-1668 made an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 15th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Chicago, Illinois, but had to turn back after the right-hand engine stalled.

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

Air Wisconsin | cracked windshield | Emergency | USA

Air Wisconsin Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Tri-Cities Airport

August 17, 2018

Air Wisconsin flight ZW-4835 made an emergency landing at Tri-Cities Airport, Tennessee, on August 14th.

The plane heading from Chicago, Illinois, to Wilmington, North Carolina, was diverted due to a cracked windshield.

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

Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts to Los Angeles due to Odor in Cabin

August 15, 2018

Alaska Airlines flight AS-1390 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on August 12th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from San Francisco, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, was diverted after a strong odor was noticed in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and thirty-six people aboard remained unharmed.

Crash | USA | wrongful death

Small Plane Crashes in Baker City, OR; Two Killed

August 13, 2018

A small plane crashed in Baker City, Oregon, on August 11th.

It is believed that the plane flying from Caldwell, Idaho, was on its way to Baker City Municipal Airport when it went down.

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

Emergency | smoke | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Airport

August 9, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-4697 made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on August 7th.

The plane heading from Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, to Providence, Rhode Island, was diverted due to smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. There were fifty-three people aboard at the time; three of them were examined by emergency teams at the airport.