GoAir flight G8-101 had to return and make an emergency landing in Kolkata, India, on June 7th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Port Blair, India, but had to turn back after a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and sixty-seven people aboard remained unharmed.
Republic Airways flight YX-4378 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Virginia, on May 24th.
The plane took off for Memphis, Tennessee, but had to return shortly afterwards after its left engine emitted flames following a loud bang.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
It is believed that a bird strike caused the engine malfunction.
Avior Airlines flight 9V-1226 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on May 11th.
The plane heading from Caracas, Venezuela, to Miami, Florida, was diverted due to an issue with the fuel system.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Lufthansa flight LH-2286 had to make an emergency landing in Brussels, Belgium, on February 7th.
The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from Munich, Germany, when the crew reported a strong oil smell on-board which caused headache, eye irritations, and dizziness.
The plane continued for a safe landing. The entire crew was taken to hospital.
IndiGo flight 6E-6373 made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad, India, on January 1st.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Delhi, India, was descending toward Ahmedabad when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Delta Airlines flight DL-2785 made a safe landing following bird strikes near Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 27th.
The Boeing 757-200 plane flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was on final approach to Salt Lake City International Airport when it suffered bird strikes.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: JAL Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300 en route from Okinawa to Osaka
Where: Okinawa
When: Jan 26 2010
Who: 332 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the left engine developed issues, reportedly leaving a smoke trail. Within twenty minutes the crew had landed the plane back in Okinawa. No injuries were reported, although there may have been an engine fire witnessed from the ground.