What: Xtra Airways jet en route from from Alexandria, Louisiana to Mexico diverted to make an emergency landing
Where: Bush Intercontinental Airport
When: Thursday Morning
Who: 129 immigration prisoners
Why: When a fire was detected on board, the plane was diverted to Bush Intercontinental Airport. THe plane landed safely. There were no injuries.

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What: BMI Airbus A321-200 en route from London to Beirut
Where: Bucharest Romania
When: Nov 28 2010
Why: While over Bucharest, the plane indicated smoke in 2 cargo holds. On making an emergency landing in Bucharest, no smoke or fire was located. Passengers disembarked and were provided hotel accommodations, and an alternative flight on the 29th.

The plane was grounded for inspections.

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London-Bound Kuwait Airways Flight Made Emergency Landing at Brussels

Kuwait airwaysA Kuwait Airways Airbus 300, en route to London from Kuwait, made an emergency landing at Brussels airport, Belgium, on July 28.

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The plane landed safely and all 200 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

The aircraft was taken for examination.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Louisiana

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RAF Chinook Emergency Landing in AZ

What: RAF Boeing Chinook HC2 (CH-47D) en route from Naval Air Facility El Centro Imperial Valley, California
Where: Arizona
When: April 7 2012 7.30pm BST
Who: 7 injured
Why: A UK Chinook made an emergency landing “mishap” in Arizona, about fifteen miles from Yuma.

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Jet Blue Emergency Landing


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What: Jetblue Embraer ERJ-190 en route from New York Chicago
Where: Buffalo
When: Jan 15th 2010
Who: Not available
Why: After experiencing a problem with cabin pressure, the flight diverted to Buffalo and made a safe landing.

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Iberia Airbus Emergency Landing


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What: Iberia Airbus A321-200 en route from Tenerife to Madrid
Where: Tenerife
When: Nov 9th 2009
Who: 132 passengers
Why: After take-off, one of the Airbus engines was shut down. The crew returned to the airport and made a safe landing.

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