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    Aeroflot Flight Returns to Germany due to Engine Failure

    Aeroflot flight SU-2437 had to return and make an emergency landing in Dusseldorf, Germany, on January 28.

    The Airbus A320-200 took off for Sheremetyevo International Airport, Russia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to failure of its right hand engine.

    The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    The flight was cancelled and the passengers were accommodated in the next flight.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Backyard of Western New York Home

    A small plane made an emergency landing in a field in Macedon, Wayne County, New York, on January 21.

    Authorities said the pilot was forced to land the single-engine plane in the field behind a home after the ice clogged its carburetor and the engine began seizing up. The plane was heading from New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Rochester, New York, at the time.

    The plane landed safely. Both people aboard, including the pilot Jeremiah Coholan and his passenger, Richard Medeiros, remained unhurt.

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    Shanghai- Bound China Eastern Flight Diverts after Engine Failure

    China Eastern flight MU-5602 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Shandong, China, on January 31.

    The Airbus A321-200, flying from Shenyang, to Shanghai, China, had to divert due to engine failure. One of its engines had to be shut down mid-air.

    The plane landed uneventfully.

    No injuries were reported.

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    British Airways Flight Returns to Heathrow Airport due to Landing Gear Malfunction

    British Airways flight BA295 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on January 30.

    The plane took off for Chicago, but had to return after the pilot reported a landing gear problem.

    The plane dumped fuel before safely landing on three sets of wheel instead of five.

    Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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    Two Killed as Small Plane Crashes in Santa Rosa

    A small plane crashed into a soggy field near Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California, on January 28.

    Authorities said the plane, flying from Palm Springs to Santa Rosa, went down near the end of Wood Ranch Road.

    Both occupants of the plane, including the pilot, Donald MacKenzie, 69, and his passenger, Marsha Gastwirth, 68, were killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Army Apache Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic Leak

    An Army Reserve Apache helicopter had to make an emergency landing in a rural field near County Road 215 in Grimes County, Texas, on January 28.

    The helicopter was flying from Conroe and had just refueled near Bryan-College Station when the pilot noticed a hydraulic leak and decided to make an emergency landing.

    There were two people aboard at the time; neither of them were injured.

    The helicopter belonging to the 1st Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment was repaired overnight and was able to fly back to Conroe next morning.

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    United Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing at McAllen Miller International Airport

    United ExpressUnited Express flight 4020 operated by Mesa Airlines made an emergency landing at McAllen Miller International Airport in Hidalgo County, Texas, on January 28.

    The airline said that the ATC declared a ‘precautionary emergency’ after a brake light indicator came on.

    The Embraer 175 plane landed uneventfully. There were 41 people aboard the plane; all of them remained unhurt.

    The maintenance personnel inspected the plane and cleared it to continue the flight to Houston.

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    American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brazil

    american airlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA904 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Brasillia, Brazil, on January 29.

    The plane, heading from Rio de Janeiro to Miami, Florida, was diverted after four people, including a passengers and three crew members, complained of lightheadedness.

    The plane landed uneventfully. The airline said the sick passenger and crew members were examined by paramedics but none of them requested further medical care.

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    3 Dead, 1 Missing after Small Plane Crashes in Victoria

    A small plane crashed into water at Barwon Heads on Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, on January 29.

    Authorities said the four-seater plane, flying from Moorabbin, went down some 2 kilometers off Collendina Beach.

    Three people were killed in the accident while a fourth occupant is missing. The passengers included a 68-year-old man from Noble Park, a 63-year-old woman from Black Rock, a 65-year-old man from Black Rock, and 55-year-old man from Mordialloc.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Two Kathmandu-Bound Flights Grounded due to Bomb Threat

    Jet AirwaysTwo Kathmandu-bound flights were grounded just before takeoff from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, on January 27.

    airindia2Authorities said the flights were grounded after the Jet Airways security office received a call saying there was a “bomb threat” to Jet Airways flight 9W 260 and Air India flight AI-215.

    There were 122 passengers and 7 crew members aboard Jet Airways flight while the Air India plane was carrying 121 passengers at the time.

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    Metrojet Flight 9268 Investigation Continues

    videosnapshotWe can not forget or ignore Metrojet Flight 9268, which was supposed to fly from Sharm el_Sheikh but instead of arriving at Saint Petersburg as scheduled, crashed on the Sinai Peninsula, killing the 217 passengers and 7 crew members. And while the investigators still have not made conclusive decisions on what they believe happened, evidence appears, at this juncture, to point to the likelihood of a bomb having been planted by an EgyptAir mechanic whose cousin had joined up with Isis in Syria.

    Other causes of the crash which are being ruled out are metal fatigue, overheating lithium batteries, being shot down, unknown part failure, and fuel explosion.

    News sources such as Reuters have reported that, although official sources are publicly denying connections, several people have been “detained,” including the aforementioned EgyptAir mechanic, a baggage handler, and two policemen. The bomb is purported to have been in a handbag that Isis delivered to those involved at the airport.

    In November, the head of Russia’s FSB security service said a homemade explosive device brought down Metrojet Flight 9268.

    ISIS posted pictures of what it claims was the bomb on its online magazine, Dabiq.

    As always, the voices of the dead cry out for an honest investigation, and justice for the families.

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    American Airlines Plane Returns to Heathrow after Medical Emergency

    American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA109 had to return and make an emergency landing at London’s Heathrow Airport, on January 27.

    The Boeing 777 took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after two passengers and several crew members fell ill midair.

    The plane, carrying 172 passengers and 16 crew members, landed uneventfully. The patients were evaluated by paramedics.

    The airline said, “Our maintenance team conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft, including a test flight, and found no issues with the Boeing 777-300. Out of an abundance of caution, all of the air filters on the aircraft were replaced.”

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    Indian Navy Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing due to Technical Glitch

    50743948An Indian Navy Helicopter made an emergency landing at a beach near Alappuzha, Kerala, India, on January 27.

    The Chetak helicopter was on a routine mission when it experienced a technical glitch, prompting the pilot to make a precautionary landing.

    Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    A Naval spokesperson said, “A team from the Naval Base was dispatched to assist the crew and after rectification of the fault, which was minor, the aircraft returned to Kochi.”

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    Helicopter Crash-Lands on Long Island; No Injuries Reported

    A 2006 Robinson R22 Beta helicopter made a crash-landing near West Riviera Drive and West Alhambra Avenue in Lindenhurst, Long Island, New York, on January 27.

    The incident happened after the helicopter, carrying two people, lost power while returning to the Republic Airport. According to Frank Delia, of the Academy of Aviation, “It was a standard training flight…They were coming from the south practice area, which is off the south shore of Long Island, on their way back to Republic Airport after a successful training flight.”

    Both people aboard the aircraft, including the pilot Joseph Lombardo, 26, and his student Ming Chen, 26, remained uninjured.

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    Delta Plane Diverts to Puerto Rico after Bird Ingestion

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta flight DL-307 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 24.

    The Boeing 757-200, flying from Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Atlanta, Georgia, had to divert after one of its engines ingested a bird. The engine had to be shut down mid-air.

    The plane landed safely.

    No injuries were reported.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on U.S. Highway 27

    A small plane made an emergency landing on U.S. highway 27, just north of Interstate 75, in Weston, Broward County, Florida, on January 24.

    The Cessna 172 was en-route from Palm Beach County to Key West when the pilot Arnaldo Santiago, of Palm Beach Gardens, noticed some issue in the plane and decided to land on the highway.

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were three people aboard at the time; none of them were injured.