Delta Airlines flight DL-151 had to return to Atlanta, Georgia, on June 14th.
The Boeing 767-400 plane took off for Lima, Peru, but had to turn back due to an engine problem.
On approach to Atlanta, the crew also reported a flaps problem. The plane subsequently landed at higher than normal speed.
All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
What: Air Canada Embraer 180 en route from Halifax
Where: Trudeau Airport, Montreal Canada
When: October 24, 2011, 9:00 am
Why: While en route from Halifax, the pilots received an indication that the flaps were not performing.
The flight diverted to Trudeau airport where the plane made a safe if high-speed landing with emergency vehicles on standby.
What: Continental flight 179, a 737-300 en route from Houston
Where: San Antonio International Airport
When: Thursday
Who: 90 passengers
Why: The flight landed at 12:10 p.m., about 40 minutes after its scheduled arrival after its landing gear failed; the crew spent that time trying to get the landing gear operable, and managed a safe landing
On March 15, 2013, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain took off from a small Fort Lauderdale airport, developed problems and struck a tree while returning to the airport. The plane impacted the ground in a parking lot for repossessed cars at 964 NW 53rd Court which was described as going up like a fireball.
No one on the ground was injured but there were three fatalities aboard. Kevin Watson, in his 30s, and his father, Wallace, who owned Avionics Engineering were aboard.
Locals are concerned about aviation safety and are interested in having city inspectors to check planes for safety like the FAA and NTSB.
The fire at the lot was under control within thirty minutes.
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.
Pobeda Airlines flight DP-1433 made an emergency landing in Moscow, Russia, on January 14th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Perm, Russia, but had to turn back due to a cracked windshield.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
What: Cessna Centurion being used for aerial photography
Where: crash/lands in the shallows north of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
When: 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Who: Pilot Matt Barcelona of San Jose and passenger Bruce Moody.
Why: The pilot reported a loss of power before it crashed. Witnesses reported the plane left a dark trail. After the impact. they managed to get the door open. They waited on the plane’s wing until rescued by Coast Guard vessels conducting training sessions within fifteen minutes of the vicinity; passengers were taken to Yerba Buena Island, then to the hospital.
Listen to the audio podcast of a witness being interviewed by KCBS
What: American Eagle Embraer ERJ-135 en route from Denver CO to Los Angeles
Where: Hayden
When: July 19 2011
Who: 36 passengers and 3 crew
Why: While en route, the crew detected an electrical odor. They reported the issue to ATC.
The flight made a safe landing at Yampa Valley Airport. Maintenance is examining the plane.
Passengers were provided bus transportation to Denver where they were provided alternative flights.
