What: FedEx Airbus A306 en route from Memphis to Denver
Where: Will Rogers World Airport.
When: Sept 7 2010, 5 p.m.
Who: crew
Why: While en route, the plane indicated smoke in the cargo hold. The pilot diverted to Oklahoma City, where they made a safe landing. No fire was found.
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Dublin: Airbus Emergency Landing
What: British Midland Airbus A320 en route from London Heathrow to Dublin
Where: Dublin Airport
When: Wednesday November 19 2008 8:48 pm
Who: 93 passengers
Why: The pilot made a distress call at about 8.42 pm to report that a burning smell was detected in the cabin on approaching Dublin. The plane landed six minutes later without injuries.Airbus Leaky In Miami
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What: American Airlines Airbus A300-600 en route from Miami to Port Au Prince
Where: Miami
When: Jun 6th 2009
Why: Minutes after take-off, the plane developed hydraulics problems and returned to the airport to deal with a leak in the hydraulics.George’s Point of View
I have said it before. Old planes should be retired to the desert.
Serial Number 466
Manufacturer Name AIRBUS INDUSTRIE
Model A300B4-605R
MFR Year 1988
Certificate Issue Date 09/09/1988The Most Current Airworthiness Certificate:
Engine Manufacturer GE Classification Standard
Engine Model CF6-80 SERIES Category TransportA/W Date 11/30/198
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Cartagena Flight Diverts to Palm Beach
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Contact photographer Stefan HofmannWhat: Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100 en route from Cartagena, Colombia to Fort Lauderdale
Where: Palm Beach International Airport
When: Oct 25, 2012
Who: 54 aboard
Why: As pilots were flying from Cartagena, Colombia to Fort Lauderdale, the plane developed problems and the pilots had to divert the flight. According to one source, one of the engines developed problems and was shut down. (Reports vary on the exact nature of the issue behind the diversion.)Pilots diverted to Palm Beach International Airport where they made a safe landing.
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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Las Vegas
American Airlines flight AA-2098 had to return and make an emergency landing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 10th.The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards due to reports of smoke and haze in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
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China Takeoff Sans Clearance
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Contact photographer Sebastian SowaWhat: China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330-200 from Osaka Kansai (Japan) to Shanghai (China)
Where: Osaka
When: Nov 28th 2011
Who: 245 people on board
Why: The pilot was positioned for takeoff, and then took off without waiting for clearance.A chopper on approach was near the runway at the time.
The airbus continued to Shanghai.
An investigation is ongoing.