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GoAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Delhi Airport
GoAir flight G8-557 made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India, on February 8th.
According to the airline, the plane took off for Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, but had to turn back “due to technical reasons.”
The plane landed safely. All 187 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.
West Air Sweden Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Oslo Airport
West Air Sweden flight SWN-81B made an emergency landing at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, Norway, on May 11th.
The cargo plane was flying from Bodo, Norway, when its right hand engine experienced severe vibrations and failed, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
Air Canada: 767 Auto-pilot Fails
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What: Air Canada 767 en route from Toronto to Buenos Aires and/or Sao Paulo Brazil.
Where: Toronto’s Pearson International Airport
When: Wednesday April 15 2009
Who: 129 on board
Why: When the pilot detected problems with the automatic pilot system, they followed standard operating procedure and returned to the airport for a safe landing. Passengers debarked on to the runway and were transported to the terminal where they were scheduled to take an alternative flight.
JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bermuda
JetBlue flight B6-881 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Bermuda, on August 25th.
The Airbus A321-200 plane heading from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Hewanorra International Airport, Saint Lucia, was diverted after the crew received a smoke indication in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. All two hundred and two people aboard remained unharmed.
Emergency Landing in Skegness
What: RAF Sea King helicopter from Leckenfield
Where: Skegness in the North Parade car park, opposite the Sea View Hotel
When: November 19th, 2008 6pm
Who: not listed
Why: Helicopter developed a tail rotor problem while on an “exercise” and landed without injury. A partner helicopter was sent to base to retrieve engineering maintenance personnel to repair the problem.
