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Crash | Helicopter | USA
Helicopter Crash Landed in Coryell County
A helicopter carrying two hog hunters crash landed in Coryell County, Texas, on March 30.
According to the department of Public Safety, the helicopter crash landed at about 11:45 am in a field west of Moody in Coryell County. The passengers exited safely.
The cause of crash landing is still unknown.
American Eagle | Embraer | Emergency | smoke | USA
American Eagle Flight Returned to LaGuardia for Emergency Landing
American Eagle Flight 3340 returned to New York’s LaGuardia Airport for emergency landing on July 30.
The airline maintained that, the flight, which was on its way to Knoxville, Tennessee, returned shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue. According to the FAA officials, the plane landed in emergency after smoke was detected in the bathroom.
The Embraer 135 aircraft landed safely at about 3 p.m. All 44 passengers and 3 crew members aboard remained unhurt.
The runway remained close for some time.
Cessna Accident in Juneau AK
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What: Private Cessna 150C
Where: Juneau AK
When: Dec 12, 2012 2:10 p.m.
Who: 2 aboard
Why: While on a training flight, pilots were landing at Juneau International Airport on a wet runway when the plane’s gear collapsed.
The pilot had been practicing touch-and-go landings.
The plane came to rest on its side. The plane suffered significant damage. The runway was tied-up as the plane was towed to an aircraft parking area. The pilot and passenger survived.
IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 1901Z
Make/Model: C150
Description: 150, A150, Commuter, Aerobat
Date: 12/12/2012
Time: 2309
Event Type: Accident
Highest Injury: None
Mid Air: N
Missing: N
Damage: Substantial
LOCATION
City: JUNEAU State: AK Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, GEAR COLLAPSED AND WENT OFF THE RUNWAY, JUNEAU, AK
Allegiant Air | Emergency | tire | USA
Tires Blow as Allegiant Air Plane Lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport
Two tires blew out on an Allegiant Air McDonnell Douglas MD-83 plane, upon landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, on February 3rd.
Authorities said the crew requested emergency services after both left hand main tires of the plane blew out upon touch down. The plane was flying from Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, at the time.
There were 152 passengers and 6 crew members aboard; none of them were harmed.
The incident is being investigated.
Bird-Hit JetBlue Flight Makes Safe Landing in Saint Croix
JetBlue flight B6-340 made a safe landing following a bird strike near Saint Croix, Virgin Islands, on July 26th.
The Embraer ERJ-190 plane flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was on approach to Saint Croix when a bird hit it.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.