Cathay Dragon flight KA-169 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on December 11th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Kolkata, India, was on approach to Hong Kong when the crew declared an emergency due to an issue with the flaps.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Lufthansa Airbus A319-100 en route from Sofia Bulgaria to Munich Germany
Where: Budapest
When: Dec 6th 2009
Who: 44 passengers
Why: While en route, the crew discovered a cracked windshield, and diverted to Budapest where they made a safe landing. Passengers were rerouted.
United Airlines flight UA-144 returned and made an emergency landing at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on October 17.
The Boeing 767-400, heading towards Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, had to return due to mechanical malfunction.
The plane with 299 people aboard landed safely.
No injuries were reported.
SpiceJet flight SG-106 had to return and make an emergency landing in Chennai, India, on February 8th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Delhi, India, but burst a right-hand main tire during departure.
The crew subsequently decided to return to Chennai.
The other right-hand tire burst as the plane touched down. Everyone aboard remained uninjured.
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What: Mexicana Airbus A320-200 en route from Guadalajara to Chicago O’Hare,IL
Where: St. Louis
When: Feb 12 2010
Who: 115 passengers
Why: While en route, cabin pressure was disrupted. The crew descended to a lower altitude and landed safely in St. Louis.
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Bhutan Airlines flight B3-700 was evacuated at Kolkata Airport in West Bengal, India, on September 9th.
The Airbus A319-100 plane was preparing to depart for Bangkok, Thailand, when smoke was noticed emanating from the APU.
The crew initiated an emergency evacuation.
About twenty people were injured and were treated at the airport.
Hungarian Malev Airlines Q400 Bombardier
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What: Hungarian Malev Airlines Q400 Bombardier en route from Varna to Budapest
Where: Bulgarian coastal town of Varna
When: 5:25 am on May 12
Who: 30 passengers
Why: The plane experienced an undisclosed technical problem and turned back almost as soon as it was in the air. The plane that turned back is the same as the Colgan Air plane that crashed in Buffalo NY. This plane, however, was not flying with ice on its wings.