Flybe flight BE-211 made an emergency landing in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on January 25th.
The plane was flying from Exeter, United Kingdom, when the crew declared an emergency due to a technical issue.
The plane landed safely. All 62 passengers aboard remained unharmed.
American Airlines flight AA-1157 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport, Florida, on December 28th.
The Boeing 767-300 flying from Cancun, Mexico, was mid-air when its right-hand pack failed due to an over-temperature. Later, the passengers also felt low cabin pressure and their oxygen masks were deployed.
The plane landed safely.
No one was injured.
A Piper Saratoga had to make an emergency landing on a beach in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada, at around 5 a.m. on June 22.
The plane was en-route from North Las Vegas Airport, Nevada, to El Paso, Texas, when the its engine stopped working and the pilot decided to land in emergency. The plane landed between two portable bathrooms on the beach.
There were 4 people aboard the plane, including the pilot and 3 female passengers. Only two of them were treated for minor injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating.
What: Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Oakland
Where: Oakland
When: April 10, 2010
Who: 134 aboard
Why: While en route the pilot discovered hydraulic problems. The hydraulic fluid leaked on to the landing gear and smoked on landing; but otherwise the fight landed safely in Oakland with emergency vehicles on standby.
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What: Frontier Airlines Airbus A319-100 en route from Kansas City, MO to Denver
Where: Kansas City
When: Nov 24 2009
Why: After take-off, the plane struck several geese. The right engine had to be shut down immediately. The plane immediately returned to the airport to land within ten minutes. This is after the same plane flew through a flock of birds last week, sustaining damage in both engines.
Luxair flight LG-6551 made an emergency landing in Luxembourg, on September 2nd.
The plane took off for Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Italy, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an issue with the flaps.
The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.
Southwest Airlines flight 1265 made an emergency landing in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 13th.
The plane, heading from Chicago, Illinois, to Austin, Texas, was diverted after it ran into severe turbulence.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
