Emergency

Under FAA JAA IKO rulings, it is mandated that if and when an emergency is declared by an airborne plane, ATC immediately diverts all incoming traffic and gives priority to the emergency situation. Most, if not all, of the events we have described as emergency are official emergencies. However, sometimes they are incorrectly reported as emergencies by our sources, have been downgraded from official emergency status, or are believed to be emergencies by passengers in fear for their lives.

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    Bird-Hit SpiceJet Plane Lands Safely in Srinagar

    SpiceJetA SpiceJet aircraft was hit by a bird while landing at Srinagar International Airport, India, on April 28.

    According to Airport director R N Shinde, “There was a bird hit on a Spice Jet flight SG160 coming from Jammu at the airport at 11:10 am… The aircraft experienced bird hit on the nose while landing.”

    The plane landed uneventfully. All 180 people aboard remained safe.

    The aircraft was grounded.

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    Bird-Hit Arkia Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Ben Gurion Airport

    Arkia Israel AirlinesArkia Israel Airlines flight IZ-803 had to make an emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel, on April 26.

    The Embraer ERJ-195 jet was heading from Sde Dov Airport in Tel Aviv, to Eilat when the pilot reported a bird strike and sought permission for an emergency landing.

    The plane landed safely around 10 minutes after it took off.

    Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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    United Airlines Flight Diverts to Des Moines International Airport

    United airlinesUnited Airlines flight 112 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Des Moines International Airport in Iowa, on April 26.

    The flight, en-route from Chicago to Denver, had to be diverted after the pilots reported strange odor in the cockpit.

    The Boeing 737 landed uneventfully. None of the 187 people aboard was harmed.

    The cause of odor is under investigation.

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    Turkish Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Fire

    Turkish airlinesTurkish Airlines flight TK 1878 had to make an emergency landing at Istanbul Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 25.

    The Airbus A320, heading from Milan to Istanbul, had to declare emergency, after one of its engines caught fire.

    Firefighters were ready at the scene when the plane landed safely All 97 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    2 Hospitalized after Delta Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Boston

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta airlines flight 271 made an emergency landing at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 22.

    The Boeing 767-300ER, heading from Paris to Newark Airport, New Jersey, had to be diverted due to extreme turbulence.

    Authorities said the plane could not land in Newark due to high winds. It then attempted to land at JFK but that too could not be made possible. The pilot then diverted the plane to Boston where it made a safe emergency landing. There were 180 passengers and 11 crew members aboard at the time.

    The authorities confirmed that 2 people were shifted to hospital due to motion sickness and minor injuries.

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    Southwest Flight Diverts to Denver International Airport

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest flight 100 had to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport, Colorado, on April 24.

    The flight was en-route from Las Vegas to Milwaukee when the pilot reported a pressurization issue in the aircraft and requested an emergency landing.

    The plane landed safely.

    Authorities said one passenger slipped while exiting the plane and was shifted to hospital.

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    Delta Airlines Jet Returns to Buffalo due to Engine Issues

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta Airlines flight 1672 had to return and make an emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, New York, on April 23.

    The plane, carrying 174 passengers and 5 crew members, took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported possible fault in one of the two engines.

    The plane landed safely and no one was harmed.

    The aircraft was taken for examination.

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    SkyWest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing after 3 Passengers Lost Consciousness

    SkyWestSkyWest Airlines Flight 5622 had to make an emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, New York, on April 22.

    The flight, operating as United Express, was en-route from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to Hartford, Connecticut when three passengers lost consciousness.

    The Embraer E170 plane, carrying 75 passengers, landed uneventfully.

    The airline said they are looking into the cause of incident, however, they confirmed that there was no pressurization problem in the aircraft.

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    Pilot Injured after Ultralight Plane Makes Emergency Landing in British Columbia

    An Amphibian Ultralight plane had to make an emergency landing at Highway 91 in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, on April 22.

    The plane was flying from King George Airpark when the pilot noticed that it had lost power and decided to make an emergency landing.

    The 49-year-old pilot sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was shifted to hospital.

    The highway was reopened for traffic some two hours after the incident.

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    El Al Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tel Aviv

    EL ALEl Al flight 2521 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 21.

    Authorities said tire shreds were found on the runway after the plane took off for Prague, Czech Republic. The pilot was then informed about the situation and was asked to turn back.

    The plane landed uneventfully and none of the 181 passengers and crew members was harmed.

    The airline said in a statement, “El Al sees flight safety as an utmost priority and does not compromise on the matter.”

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    Shaheen Air Jet Returns to Islamabad due to Engine Fire

    Shaheen airShaheen Air flight NL-122 had to return and make an emergency landing at Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 21.

    The Boeing 737 took off for Karachi at 10:31 a.m., however, at 10:36 a.m., the pilot reported fire in one of its engines and requested an emergency landing.

    The plane landed back safely at 10:43 a.m. All 174 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

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    Cessna Makes Emergency Landing on Mississippi Highway; Pilot Injured

    A small plane made an emergency landing at Mississippi 28, near Mize, in Smith County, Mississippi, on April 18.

    The Cessna was heading from Atlanta to Houston, Texas, when it had to land in emergency after getting stuck in a thunderstorm. According to Sheriff Charlie Crumpton, the pilot was able to make a successful emergency landing, however, the plane flipped upon landing.

    The pilot, a 78-year-man, sustained minor injuries in the incident and was taken to South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    U.S. Airways Flight Diverts to Augusta

    US Airways expressU.S. Airways Flight 5095 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Augusta, Georgia, on April 20.

    The plane was heading from Tallahassee, Florida, to Charlotte, North Carolina, when the pilot requested an emergency landing due to an out-of-order indicator light in the cockpit.

    The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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    Norwegian Airlines Flight Diverts to Baku Due to Medical Emergency

    Norwegian AirA Norwegian Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan, on April 19.

    The plane was heading from Bangkok to Copenhagen when the pilot requested an emergency landing due to an ill passenger.

    The plane, carrying 288 passengers, was then diverted to Baku where it made a safe emergency landing.

    The passenger, identified as Alan Lasten, of Denmark, was diagnosed with heart failure. He was immediately shifted to Sabunchu hospital, however, his life could not be saved.

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    Single-Engine Plane Makes Emergency Landing on La Quinta Golf Course

    A small plane made an emergency landing on a golf course at 80200 block of Via Valerosa, La Quinta, California, on April 17.

    Authorities said the single-engine Piper aircraft flipped over during landing.

    According to a press release issued by the sheriff’s department, “It appears the plane experienced mechanical failure causing the pilot to conduct an emergency landing on the golf course… The pilot was the only occupant inside the plane and no one was injured during this incident.”

    The FAA is investigating the incident.

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    Batik Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Bomb Threat

    A Batik Air flight had to make an emergency landing in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, on April 17.

    Batik AirThe flight was en-route from Ambon in Maliki, to Jakarta, when it had to land in emergency due to a bomb threat.

    The plane landed safely at Sultan Hasanuddin airport and all 125 passengers and 8 crew members aboard remained unharmed.

    The airline confirmed that no explosive device was found in the plane.

     

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    Super Stallion Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing on Solana Beach

    A Marine Corps helicopter made an emergency landing on Solana Beach, California, on April 15.

    According to a statement released by Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, the 100-foot CH-53E Super Stallion was forced to land in emergency after a low oil-pressure indicator light flashed. “The aircraft was conducting routine training, and the pilots landed the aircraft safely,” it said.

    The aircraft remained undamaged.

    The Super Stallion has three engines and is the heaviest and largest helicopter the U.S. military has.

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    China Southern Airlines Plane Diverts to Beijing due to Medical Emergency

    China SouthernChina Southern Airlines flight CZ6316, had to make an emergency landing at Beijing Capital International Airport in China, on April 14.

    The flight was heading from Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province to Shenyang, Liaoning Province, when a passenger, Li, started convulsing and vomiting. The pilot informed the authorities and requested an emergency landing in Beijing.

    The plane landed safely after which, Li was immediately shifted to hospital.

    The flight resumed shortly afterwards.

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    Air France Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Halifax Airport

    Air FranceAir France cargo plane, operating flight 6738, had to make an emergency landing at Halifax International Airport in Nova Scotia, Canada, on April 14.

    The Boeing 777 plane, heading from Paris to Chicago, was forced to land in emergency after one of its two engines lost power.

    The plane landed uneventfully at around 9:35 p.m.

    There were 3 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Miami-Bound AA Flight Diverts to JFK Airport

    American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA-1696 made an emergency landing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, on April 13.

    The Boeing 737-800 departed LaGuardia Airport at around about 2:15 p.m. but had to divert to JFK shortly afterwards after a bird flew into its left engine. The flight was en-route to Miami, Florida at the time.

    The plane landed safely and none of the 152 people aboard was harmed.

    The airline arranged an alternate plane for the passengers.

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    Ramp Agent Fell Asleep in Cargo Hold of LA-Bound Alaska Airlines Plane

    Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines flight 448 was forced to return and make an emergency landing in Seattle, Washington, on April 13.

    The plane took off for Los Angeles but had to return immediately after the pilot reported unusual banging noise.

    The plane landed back uneventfully. All 170 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

    The airline said a ramp agent was found inside the front cargo hold of the aircraft. The agent said he had fallen asleep.

    The ramp agent was taken to hospital as a precaution while the aircraft resumed the flight.

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    Jet Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Khajuraho

    Jet AirwaysJet Airways flight 9W-2423 had to make an emergency landing at Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh, India, on April 13.

    The airport authorities said the plane, operating on the Delhi-Varanasi-Khajuraho route, had to declare emergency due to a technical snag.

    According to the airline, “The aircraft, a Boeing B737-800, experienced a technical problem with the landing gear. Safetychutes were deployed and all the 59 passengers and eight crew on-board the aircraft disembarked safely and were transferred to the terminal.”

    The incident is being investigated.

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    US Airways Express Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Dayton

    US Airways expressA US Airways Express jet made an emergency landing at Dayton International Airport in Ohio, on April 13.

    The plane was en-route from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Milwaukee when the pilot requested an emergency landing due to a maintenance light indicator.

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were 74 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

    The flight was operated by a U.S. Airways subsidiary PSA Airlines.

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    BA Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing at Ataturk Airport

    britishairwaysBritish Airways flight BA-198 had to make an emergency landing at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 11.

    The Boeing 777, en-route from Mumbai, India, to London, UK, had to land in emergency after it ran out of fuel mid-flight due to suspected fuel leak.

    The plane landed safely at Ataturk Airport and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    The airline arranged a replacement aircraft for the passengers.