Delta Airlines flight DL-166 had to return and make an emergency landing at Narita International Airport, Japan, on September 15th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Seattle, Washington, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.
The plane landed safely. All two hundred and thirteen people aboard remained unharmed.
What: Small plane en route from Franklin County State Airport in Highgate
Where: emergency landing on Interstate 89 near the town of Swanton Vermont
When: Friday afternoon 12:50 p.m. in the southbound land at about mile marker 125.
Who: Pilot Daniel Marcotte, 34, of Bakersfield was the only one aboard. He was not injured.
Why: The plane developed engine trouble.
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What: Korean Air Boeing 747-400 en route from Seoul to Dallas
Where: Seattle
When: Oct 16th 2010
Why: While en route, the crew noticed the scent of something burning. The pilot diverted to Seattle where they made a safe landing. An inspection ensued, and the problem was found to be an electrical short. The plane was back in service within four hours.
Austrian Airlines flight OS-917 made an emergency landing in Vienna, Austria, on May 16th.
The plane took off for Salzburg, Austria, but had to turn back after the crew noticed an unusual odor in the cockpit.
The plane landed back safely. There were 54 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
SpiceJet flight SG-182 rejected take off from Pune, Maharashtra, India, on August 23rd.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was accelerating to take off for Delhi when a bird hit it, prompting the crew to reject the take off.
The plane safely returned to the apron. All 183 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.
AHM (Airplane Health Management) is Boeing’s software system that monitors, collects and analyses aircraft data for maintenance. Japan Airlines has ordered AHM in 35 787 Boeings ordered. The system will also be running on its 777s.
The system transmits in-flight info to ground services for diagnosis and operational decisions.
Airplane Health Management prognostics uses real-time airplane data to provide enhanced fault forwarding, troubleshooting and historical fix information to reduce schedule interruptions and increase maintenance and operational efficiency. It delivers valuable information when and where it’s needed. When an airplane arrives at the gate, maintenance crews can be ready with the parts and information to quickly make any necessary repairs. AHM also enables operators to identify recurring faults and trends, allowing airlines to proactively plan future maintenance. The primary benefit provided by AHM is the opportunity to substantially reduce schedule interruption costs such as delays, cancellations, air turnbacks, and diversions.
Loganair flight LM-436 made an emergency landing in Aberdeen, Scotland, on October 29th.
The plane heading from Shetland to Glasgow, Scotland, was diverted after first officer’s windshield cracked.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
