What: Fedex Federal Express McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter en route from Dubai to Bangalore
Where: Mumbai
When: Oct 22 2010
Who: crew
Why: The plane’s instrumentation indicated a fire in the cargo hold. The flight was diverted to Mumbai where they made a safe landing. However, at 18.24 pm on landing no fire was detected.
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The plane landed safely.
All 81 passengers aboard remained safe.
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Contact photographer Reza HajariWhat: Mahan Air Airbus A300-B4 en route from Zahedan to Tehran Mehrabad (Iran),
Where: Zahedan
When: Mar 9th 2012
Why: THe flight was en route but the cabin did not pressurize.THe crew returned to Zahedan where they made a safe landing. There is question whether the ac system was at fault or off.
Several hours later, the plane took off successfully and made the flight.
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China Eastern Airlines Airbus Engine Catches Fire
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Where: Singapore, China
When: Sep 17 2010
Who: 229 passengers
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Ryanair under the eye of Spanish and Irish Authorities
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Contact photographer Joachim EichnerWhat: Ryanair Boeing 737-800 en route from Bristol to Reus
Where: Barcelona
When: Sept 15, 2012
Who: 171
Why: On Sept 15, the Bristol-Reus flight diverted to Barcelona after developing an engine problem. Passengers disembarked in Barcelona and were provided alternative transportation.This is one of the events that caught the eye of Spanish and Irish aviation bodies. They are initializing an investigation into Ryanair after a number of diversions occurred recently in Spanish airspace.
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Contact photographer Manuel MuellerWhat: Sun Express Boeing 737-800 en route from Frankfurt to Izmir
Where: Belgrade
When: Dec 28th 2009
Who: 117 passengers
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