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American Airlines Plane Returns to Texas due to Cargo Door Indication

December 30, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-229 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on December 28th.

The Boeing 777-200 en-route to Kona International Airport, Kalaoa, Hawaii, had to return after a forward cargo door indication was reported.

The plane landed safely.

All 222 people aboard remained safe.

United Airlines Plane makes Safe landing in Texas after Engine Fire Indication

September 19, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-801 made a safe landing at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, Texas, on September 18th.

The Airbus A319-100 flying from Houston, Texas, was about to land when the crew reported an indication of engine fire.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.

Spirit Airlines Plane Returns to Texas due to Overheated Hydraulic System

July 8, 2017

Spirit Airlines flight NK-329 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on July 7th.

The Airbus A319-100 flying to New Orleans, Louisiana, had to return due to an overheated hydraulic system.

The plane landed safely.

All 147 people aboard remained safe.

Southwest Airlines Flight Diverts to Corpus Christi International Airport

June 26, 2017

Southwest Airlines flight 4519 made an emergency landing at Corpus Christi International Airport, Texas, on June 25th.

Authorities said the plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Houston, Texas, was diverted due to a disruptive passenger.

The plane landed safely. The disruptive passenger was taken into custody.

Houston-Bound United Airlines Flight Hits Turbulence; 10 Injured

June 21, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-1031 encountered turbulence on the way to Houston, Texas, on June 20th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Panama City, Panama, when it hit turbulence that injured nine passengers and one crew member.

The plane continued for a safe landing. The injured were taken to hospitals.

Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Dallas Love Field After Bird Strike

June 20, 2017

Southwest Airlines flight WN-116 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dallas Love Field, Texas, on June 16th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Albuquerque, New Mexico, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

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

American Airlines | Boeing | rejected takeoff | Texas | USA

American Airlines Plane Veers Off Runway at San Antonio Airport

June 4, 2017

American Airlines flight AA-2214 veered off runway at San Antonio Airport, Texas, on June 3rd.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was accelerating to takeoff for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, when the crew rejected takeoff due to unknown reasons.

The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway and got stuck in the mud.

All 38 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

United Airlines Flight Returns to Houston due to Hydraulic Problem

May 23, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-1098 had to return and make an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, on May 20th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for San Jose, Costa Rica, but had to turn back after the crew noticed a hydraulic problem.

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

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

May 20, 2017

American Airlines flight AA-1803 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on May 17th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane heading from San Francisco, California, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was diverted due to issues with the weather radar and navigation systems.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

American Airlines Plane makes Safe Landing in Texas after Losing Cabin Pressure

May 10, 2017

American Airlines flight AA-2594 made a safe emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on May 8th.

The Boeing 737-800 flying from Boston, Massachusetts, was mid-air when it initiated a rapid descent due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

According to the FAA, 15 passengers and 1 crew member sustained injuries.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Austin

April 14, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-118 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Austin, Texas, on April 11th.

The Boeing 757-200 plane heading from Houston, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted due to fumes in the cockpit.

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

American Airlines Plane Returns to Austin due to Odor in Cabin

February 18, 2017

American Airlines flight AA-2575 made an emergency landing in Austin, Texas, on February 17th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Chicago, Illinois, but had to turn back after the crew reported an odor in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 146 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

Emergency | engine trouble | Texas | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Dallas

February 12, 2017

A small plane made an emergency landing in Dallas, Texas, on February 11th.

Authorities said the pilot reported engine issues before the plane landed in a field near South Lancaster Road and Loop 12 in southeast Oak Cliff.

There were 2 people aboard at the time; both of them remained uninjured.

The plane was flying from Dallas Executive Airport at the time.

Spirit Airlines Flight Diverts to Lubbock Due to Foul Odor

January 7, 2017

Spirit Airlines flight NK-866 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, on January 4th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was diverted after the crew noticed a foul odor on-board.

The plane landed safely. All 94 people aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in San Antonio

December 17, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-9634 made an emergency landing in San Antonio, Texas, on December 13th.

The Embraer ERJ-190 plane took off for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but had to turn back after the crew failed to retract the landing gear.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

SkyWest Plane’s Nose Gear Collapses on Landing in San Antonio

December 6, 2016

SkyWest Airlines flight 5588 made an emergency landing in San Antonio, Texas, on December 4th.

The plane took off from Houston, Texas, and was on final approach to Monterrey, Mexico, when the crew reported an unsafe gear indication and decided to divert.

The aircraft’s nose gear collapsed upon landing in San Antonio.

One passenger sustained a minor injury in the accident.

Crash | crop duster | Texas | USA

Pilot Survives Crop Duster Crash in Texas

November 15, 2016

A crop duster airplane crashed in a field on a ranch in Coleman County, Texas, on the afternoon of November 12th.

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

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Virgin America Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DFW Airport

October 28, 2016

Virgin America flight VX-762 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on October 27th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from to Dallas Love Field, Texas, to LaGuardia Airport, New York, when the crew decided to divert due to rudder issues.

The plane landed safely. All 92 people aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | fuel leak | Helicopter | Texas | USA

Medical Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Dallas

October 28, 2016

A PHI Air Medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing at West Mockingbird Lane and Irving Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, on October 26th.

The aircraft was on its way to pick up a patient when the pilot reported a possible fuel leak and decided to make an emergency landing.

The helicopter landed safely. No injuries were reported.

“We dispatched a different aircraft to pick up the specialized maternal team and complete the transport… We are grateful that the appropriate protocols were followed and all are safe”, PHI Air Medical said in statement.

United Express Flight Returns to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

October 24, 2016

United Express Flight 3888 had to return and make an emergency landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on October 23rd.

The plane took off for Birmingham, Alabama, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported fumes in the cockpit.

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

GoJet | Texas | tire | USA

GoJet Plane Blows Tire on Landing in Austin

October 15, 2016

GoJet flight UA-4540 blew a tire while landing in Austin, Texas, on October 12th.

The plane was coming from Denver, Colorado, when one of the main tires burst during landing.

Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The incident resulted in minor damage to engine and flaps.

Crash | Texas | USA

1 Dead, 1 Injured after Small Plane Crashes in Texas

October 6, 2016

A small plane crashed near FM 2004 and FM Road 646 in Hitchcock, Texas, on October 4th.

Authorities believe the plane crashed after it took off from Pearland Regional Airport.

There were two people aboard at the time; one of them was killed while the other one was injured.

The deceased was identified as 69-year-old Brian Arnott.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Disruptive Passenger

September 24, 2016

American Eagle American Airlines Flight 2542 had to make an emergency landing at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, Texas, on September 22nd.

The plane heading from Ontario, California, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was diverted after a passenger started yelling and banging on the cockpit door.

The plane landed safely. The disruptive passenger, identified as 24-year-old Jerry Nguyen, was arrested.

The flight resumed with the remaining 143 people onboard.

Crash | flip | Texas | USA

Small Plane Crashes into Texas River; 2 Killed

September 7, 2016

A single-engine Cessna plane crashed into Trinity River near Highway 105, Liberty County, Texas, on the evening of September 3rd.

According to sources, there were two men onboard and the pilot was doing flips and barrel rolls before the plane crashed.

The pilot and his friend lost their lives in the crash.

Emergency | Helicopter | mechanical failure | Texas | USA

National Guard Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Texas due to Mechanical Issue

September 5, 2016

A National Guard chopper had to make an emergency landing in a muddy field near Interstate 10, Baytown, Texas, on the evening of August 30th.

The pilot had encountered a mechanical issue mid-air, which prompted him to land.

The helicopter got stuck in the mud. No casualties were reported.