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Canadian North Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ottawa

April 7, 2016

Canadian North flight 5T-436 had to return and make an emergency landing in Ottawa, Canada, on March 28th.

The Boeing 737-200 plane took off for Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine overheat indication.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 49 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Qantas Airways Returns and Makes Emergency Landing in Australia

April 7, 2016

Qantas Qantas Airways plane had to return and make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on April 5th.

The Airbus A380, en-route to Dubai, UAE, was mid-air when the crew detected engine vibration issues, prompting it to return eight hours after taking off from Melbourne.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 410 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Air Madagascar | engine trouble | hard | smoke

Air Madagascar Plane Makes Safe Landing in Madagascar after Engine Problem

April 6, 2016

Air Madagascar flight MD-530 made a safe landing at Toamasina Airport, Madagascar, on April 1st.

The Avions de Transport Regional ATR- 72- 212A, flying from Sainte Marie, Martinique, was about to land when one of its engines started emitting black smoke.

The plane landed uneventfully.

No injuries were reported.

Australia | Crash | powerlines

Light Plane Crashes into Paddock in Australia; Pilot Injured

April 6, 2016

A light plane was crashed near Upper Maffra Road, in the town of Newry, Victoria, Australia, on the afternoon of April 3rd.

The plane hit the power lines before crashing into a paddock.

The pilot, who was the only person aboard, sustained injuries. He was later airlifted to hospital.

Boeing | Crash | Indonesia

Batik Air and TransNusa Planes Collide in Jakarta

April 6, 2016

A Batik Air plane collided with a TransNusa plane on the runway at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 4th.

The incident happened when the Batik Air plane was taking off, while the TransNusa plane was being towed across the runway.

The aircrafts sustained minor scratches.

No one was injured.

Bell | Crash | Helicopter | USA

Bell 206 Helicopter Crashed in Tennessee; 5 Killed

April 6, 2016

A Bell 206 sightseeing helicopter crashed close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevierville, Tennessee, on the afternoon of April 4th.

The helicopter caught fire right after hitting the ground. Five people lost their lives in the crash.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of crash.

cabin pressure | Canadair | Diversion | Emergency | USA

Endeavor Air Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in North Carolina

April 5, 2016

Endeavor Air flight 9E-4058/DL-4058 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 4th.

The Canadair CRJ-900, en-route from Charleston, South Carolina to New York, was mid-air when the crew reported the loss of cabin pressure, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 62 passengers and 4 crew members onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.

Saudi Arabian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia

April 5, 2016

Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV-1794 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Abha Regional Airport, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia, on April 3rd.

The Airbus A320-200, en-route from Jazan to Dammam, was mid-air when it had to divert after the crew was reported that there had been fumes of light emitted from the food preparation area of the plane.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All passengers onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were rebooked onto another flight.

Air Algérie | Algeria | Crash | hard

Air Algerie Plane Veers off the Runway in Algeria

April 4, 2016

Air Algerie flight AH-6184 veered off the runway upon landing at Oran Es Senia Airport, Oran, Algeria, on April 1st.

The Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212-A, en-route from Algiers, landed at Oran’s runway but veered off during roll out and broke a number of runway lights.

The plane suffered substantial damage.

All passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Air Busan Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in South Korea

April 4, 2016

Air Busan plane had to divert and make an emergency landing at Jeju International Airport, Jeju, South Korea, on April 2nd.

The Airbus A321-200, en-route from Busan, South Korea to Cambodia, was mid air when the crew detected some problem with the weather radar, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 180 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Diversion | Egypt | EgyptAir | Emergency | visibility

Seven EgyptAir Planes Divert and Make Emergency Landing in Egypt

April 4, 2016

EgyptAir flights 631, 650, 664, 834, 921, 959, 969 had to divert and make emergency landing at Sharm El-Sheikh and El-Ghardaga Airports, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, on April 3rd.

According to sources, the planes en-route to China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea and India were mid-air when they were told to divert due to low visibility in the air.

All seven planes landed safely. The passengers onboard remained unharmed.

California | Crash | USA

Plane Crashes on Road and Hits Car; 1 Killed, 5 Injured

April 4, 2016

A small plane crashed on an interstate and slammed into a car in San Diego, Southern California, on April 2nd.

According to sources, the plane crash landed on the lane and slid onto its right shoulder, slamming into a standing Nissan Altima.

The car passenger was killed in the crash whereas 5 occupants of the plane suffered from injuries of varying intensities.

The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.

The crash remains under investigation.

Croatia Airlines Plane Returns and Makes Emergency Landing in Germany

April 3, 2016

Croatia Airlines flight OU-417 had to return and make an emergency landing at Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on March 31st.

The Airbus A320-200, en-route to Zagreb, Croatia, had just departed Frankfurt’s runway when the crew reported hydraulic problems, resulting in landing gear retraction issue, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

TAM Linhas Aereas Plane Returns to Salvador after Bird Strike

April 3, 2016

TAM TAM Linhas Aereas flight JJ-3517 had to return and make an emergency landing at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil on April 1st.

The Airbus A321-200, en-route from Salvador to Brasilia, was climbing out of runway when one of the plane’s engines ingested a bird, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely.

All 108 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines | Diversion | USA | weather

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas due to Bad Weather

April 2, 2016

American Airlines flight 3358 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 30th.

The aircraft was heading from Dallas, Texas to Memphis, Tennessee, when it encountered bad weather, resulting in extreme turbulence inside the plane, prompting it to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

Two flight attendants received minor injuries while the passengers remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Canada | Diversion | engine trouble | Jetstream

British Aerospace Jetstream 32 Makes Emergency Landing in Quebec

April 2, 2016

A Jetstream 32 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bonaventure Airport, Quebec, Canada, on March 30th.

The aircraft was carrying the late Canadian Parliament member Jean Lapierre’s brother-in-law from Montreal and was on its way to Magdalen Islands, when the crew encountered some problem with the engine, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed successfully.

All people onboard remained unhurt.

Ryanair Plane Returns and makes Emergency Landing in England after Bird Strike

April 2, 2016

Ryanair flight FR-3445 had to return and make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport, Manchester, England, UK, on April 1st.

The Boeing 737-800, en-route to Palma, Mallorca, Spain, was mid-air after departure when a bird impacted the aircraft, prompting the crew to stop the climb and return.

The plane’s right hand engine was affected by the bird strike.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

Boeing | Diversion | Medical emergency | Saudi Arabian Airlines | Scotland

Saudi Arabian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Scotland

April 2, 2016

Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV-61 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, Scotland, on March 31st.

The Boeing 777, en-route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Toronto, Canada, was mid-air when a passenger reportedly fell ill onboard, prompting the plane to divert to Prestwick.

The plane landed safely.

All passengers aboard remained unharmed.

Allegiant Air | engine shut down | hard | Nevada | USA

Allegiant Air Plane Continues for Safe Landing in Nevada

April 1, 2016

Allegiant Air flight 501 continued for a safe landing at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 30.

The aircraft, en-route from Indianapolis to Las Vegas was reported to have an issue with the right hand engine. The crew shut off the engine and continued for a safe landing.

The plane landed successfully.

All 206 passengers and 6 crew members onboard remained unharmed.

British Airways Plane Returns and makes Emergency Landing in Italy

April 1, 2016

British Airways flight BA-2607 had to return and make an emergency landing at Naples International Airport, Naples, Italy, on March 31.

The Airbus A320-200, en-route to London, England, was climbing out of Naples when a chemical smell was sensed onboard, prompting the plane to return. The airline reported that there was a technical issue.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All passengers and crew members onboard remained unharmed.

Lufthansa CityLine Plane Continues for Safe Landing in Germany

April 1, 2016

Lufthansa CityLine flight LH-2311 continued for a safe landing at Munich Airport, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on March 30.

The Embraer ERJ-195, flying from Amsterdam, Netherlands, was on approach to Munich’s runway when the crew reported unusual odor and smoke on board.

The plane landed safely.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

Delta Airlines Plane Returns to Netherlands due to Hydraulic Failure

March 31, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-47 had to return and make an emergency landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 30.

The Boeing 767-300, en-route to New York, was climbing out of Amsterdam when the crew reported hydraulic failure, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely.

All passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Boeing | flap problems | FlyDubai | hard | Iran

Flydubai Plane Continues for Safe Landing in Iran after Flaps Problem

March 31, 2016

Flydubai flight FZ-251 continued for a safe landing at Mashhad International Airport, Mashhad, Iran, on March 29.

The Boeing 737-800, flying from Dubai, UAE to Mashhad, was on approach to runway when the crew was unable to extend the flaps, prompting the plane to hold mid-air and use alternate flaps for landing.

The plane landed successfully.

All passengers onboard remained safe.

JetBlue Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in New York

March 31, 2016

JetBlue JetBlue flight B6-1012 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, New York, on March 30.

The Embraer ERJ-190, heading from Chicago, Illinois to Boston, Massachusetts, was mid-air above Buffalo when the crew detected smoke in the cockpit, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 54 passengers and 4 crew members aboard remained unharmed. The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.

ac | De-Havilland | Diversion | Norway | Wideroe

Wideroe Flight Diverts and makes Emergency Landing in Norway

March 31, 2016

Wideroe flight WF-276 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Torp Sandefjord Airport, Sandefjord, Norway, on March28.

The De Havilland Dash 8-400, en-route from Kristiansand, Norway to Copenhagen, Denmark, was mid air when the crew reported problems with the AC generators, prompting it to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 43 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.