Fedex Federal Express flight FX-3021 made an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport, in Chicago, Illinois, on December 14th.
The plane was flying from Los Angeles, California, when the crew declared an emergency due to a slat disagree.
The plane landed safely at higher than normal speed. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
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What: Far Eastern Air Transport McDonnell Douglas MD-82 en route from Taipei to Makung
Where: Makung
When: May 16th 2012, 10:45am
Who: 165 aboard
Why: On landing in Making in rain and wind, the plane exceeded a stop line on the runway which was abbreviated due to construction. Minimal damage occurred to the plane but runway lights were damaged.
Although a Taipei news report calls into question the pilot’s braking, the weather and the fact that the runway was shortened due to construction should be mentioned.
The Aviation Safety Council has begun an investigation into the incident.
American Airlines flight AA-5359 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 28th.
The plane heading from Jackson, Mississippi, to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Virginia, was diverted due to a cracked windshield.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
What: American Airlines flight en route from St Louis to LA
Where: Kansas City International Airport
When: Thursday night
Who: 178 people on board
Why: The report of a fire in the galley caused the crew to land at KCI.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-760 made a safe landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, Pakistan, on December 23rd.
The Boeing 777-200 flying from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was approaching the runway when its left hand engine ingested a bird.
The plane landed safely.
All people aboard remained unharmed.
Envoy Air flight MQ-3612 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on December 8th.
The plane took off for Wichita Falls, Texas, but had to turn back due to a problem with the anti-ice system.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Flybe flight BE-986 made an emergency landing at Belfast City Airport in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, on August 19th.
The plane was flying from Southampton, England, when the crew declared an emergency due to a minor technical fault.
The plane landed safely. All 70 people aboard remained unharmed.
