Japan Airlines flight JL-3513 had to return and make an emergency landing in Fukuoka, Japan, on November 2nd.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Sapporo, Japan, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.
The plane landed back uneventfully. There were one hundred and seventy-five people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.
United Airlines flight UA-6266 made an emergency landing in College Station, Texas, on December 21st.
The plane heading from Houston, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin.
The plane landed uneventfully. All eighty people aboard remained safe.
Aeroflot flight SU-232 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport, Russia, on January 25th.
The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Delhi, India, but had to turn back after the crew failed to retract the nose and left main gear.
The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Flydubai flight FZ-321 made a safe landing after a bird strike in Multan, Pakistan, on September 27th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when its right engine ingested a bird.
The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
United Airlines flight 3747 had to make an emergency landing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 25th.
The plane, flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Texas, declared an emergency after smoke was detected in the flight deck.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 51 passengers aboard remained unharmed.
Alliance Air flight QQ-2700 made an emergency landing in Longreach, Australia, on July 16th.
The plane heading from Brisbane to Mount Isa, Australia, was diverted due to an engine failure.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Fiji Airways flight FJ-430 made an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on September 15th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Suva, Fiji, but had to turn back due to an issue with the crew oxygen supply.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
