Pictured: Delta DC-9 Similar to the one in the incident
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Contact photographer Christopher Weyer

What: Delta Airlines DC-9 en route from Detroit to Minneapolis
Where: Ashwaubenon
When: May 21, 2011
Who: 81 passengers, 5 crew
Why: The plane was en route when the pilot smelled smoke from burning plastic in the cabin, and announced to passengers they would be diverting to Green Bay with rescue services from De Pere, Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Hobart and Howard on standby.

They made a safe landing in Green Bay at Austin Straubel International Airport at 2:25 pm

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The pilot and three passengers were uninjured.

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Ikar Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Haikou Airport, China

IkarIkar airlines flight IK-2474 had to make an emergency landing at Haikou airport, China on June 18.

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Qantas Flight Returns to Brisbane


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What: Qantas Boeing 737-400 en route from Brisbane,QL to Melbourne,VI
Where: Brisbane
When: Nov 10th 2009
Who: 123 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the crew detected abnormal engine vibrations, and returned to Brisbane 30 minutes after departure. Passengers reported hearing a bang and seeing a flash. A replacement flight was provided.

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The plane landed uneventfully.

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Photo: A French-Army Socata TBM-700
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What: TBM-700 single engine turboprop en route from Nantucket Island in Massachusetts to Essex County
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Emergency crews were standing by.

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