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Contact photographer Michael Sender
What: Travel Service Boeing 737-800 en route from Narvik Norway to Dublin
Where: Dublin
When: May 24th 2010
Why: On approach, the crew reported a hydraulic problem. The plane landed safely with emergency services on standby, and was towed.
Pictured: United Express (Mesa Airlines) Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200LR
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Contact photographer Patrick Kane
What: United Airlines/Mesa Airlines Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Grand Rapids Chicago
Where: Grand Rapids
When: Dec 4th 2009
Who: 39 on board
Why: After takeoff, the flight experienced a hydraulics failure. The pilot returned the plane to the airport and made a safe landing.
American Airlines Flight 67 was searched for a bomb after it landed at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on November 30.
Authorities said they received a threat involving the New York-bound flight which originated in Barcelona.
The flight landed at JFK at 12:01 p.m., immediately after which, around 200 passengers and 9 crew members were safely evacuated. Police and K-9 unit dogs thoroughly searched the aircraft as well as its cargo, however, no explosive material was found.
The airline said in a statement, “American Airlines apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. However, the safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority.”
Officials said the focus of investigation would now be the source of threat.
Boeing owned by Venezolana similar to the one in the reported incident
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Contact Photographer Art Brett
What: Venezolana Rutas Aéreas de Venezuela RAV Boeing 737-200 en route from Maracaibo Venezuela to Aruba
Where: Maracaibo
When: Jul 2nd 2009
Who: 54 passengers and 4 crew
Why: After takeoff, the flight experienced the failure of the left hand engine, initiated by an “explosion” or backfire. The flight returned to Maracaibo, and landed safely.
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What: LAN Airlines Airbus A320-200 en route from Santiago Chile to Cordoba Argentina
Where: Andes
When: Nov 8th 2011
Who: 2 injured
Why: The flight from Santiago to Cordoba encountered turbulence over the Andes.
In a mountainous area, wind strikes the mountain causing updrafts and downdrafts. The turbulence the flight ran into occurred in an area where turbulence is frequent, and where the seatbelts are required.
On landing, the two injured parties were hospitalized with concussions.
Pictured: United Airlines Airbus A320-232
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What: United Airlines Airbus A320-200 from San Juan Puerto Rico to Chicago
Where: over the Atlantic
When: Oct 31st 2009
Who: 120 on board
Why: While en route, the crew experienced problems with their right engine and diverted to Jacksonville. They changed their destination again to Orlando,FL and landed safely an hour later.
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Contact photographer Olaf Juergensmeier
What: Lion Air flight McDonnell-Douglas en route from Solo City Java Indonesia
Where: Adi Sumaro Airport
When: November 30, 2004
Who: The captain, 1 flight attendant, and 23 passengers were fatally injured; the first officer, 2 flight attendants and 56 passengers were seriously injured; and 84 passengers had minor or no injury
Why: On November 30, 2004, at 1814 Jakarta time, a McDonnell-Douglas MD-82 Lion Air flight 538, was substantially damaged when it overran runway 26 at Adi Sumaro Airport(SOC), Solo City, Central Java, Indonesia. The captain, 1 flight attendant, and 23 passengers were fatally injured; the first officer, 2 flight attendants and 56 passengers were seriously injured; and 84 passengers received either minor injuries or were not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed; however, rain showers were in the area, and the runway was wet. The flight originated at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. After landing, it continued off the departure end of the runway and impacted the concrete base of a localizer array.
