After yesterday’s Super Puma ditching in the North Sea, CHC helicopters suspended Puma flights due to suspicions of possible flaws in the design of the main gearbox lubrication system.
The concern is a hangover from a 2009 Bond Aviation crash that led to recommendations to look into the Super Puma’s gearbox lube system design.
Bond Aviation is also suspending Puma flights for the same issue. Their flight schedule is posted here: http://www.bondflights.com/index.php?day=1350946800
Air Transat flight TS-232 had to abort taking-off at Gatwick Airport, London, England, on May 3rd.
The Airbus A330-300 en-route to Toronto, Canada, was about to take-off when two loud bangs were heard due to engine failure and stall.
The plane returned to the apron safely.
All 326 passengers and 11 crew members remained unhurt.
The passenger on the JetBlue flight opened an exit “for unknown reasons” while the airplane was taxiing on the runway, JetBlue said.
American Airlines flight AA-105 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom, on July 12th.
The plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
Aer Lingus flight EI-109 had to return and make an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, on August 31st.
The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a hydraulic failure.
The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
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What: Flybe de Havilland Dash 8-400 from Birmingham to Aberdeen
Where: Manchester
When: Jan 26th 2010
Who: 30 passengers
Why: While en route, a burning smell was detected. The flight diverted to Manchester where it made a safe landing. Passengers debarked on the runway via stairs.
The burning smell originated in the galley.
A replacement jet was provided.
Stobart Air flight RE-3701 made an emergency landing in Cork, Ireland, on August 24th.
The plane was flying from Birmingham, England, when the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.