Jazz performing flight QK-8703 had to return and make an emergency landing at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, Québec, Canada, on October 20.
The de Havilland Dash 8-100, en-route to Montreal, Canada, had to return due to an issue with its left engine. The crew had to shut the engine down mid-air.
The plane landed uneventfully.
All 33 passengers and 3 crew members aboard remained safe.
A small plane made an emergency landing at Daytona Beach International Airport, Florida, on March 30th.
It is believed that the twin-engine Piper Aztec plane declared an emergency due to a landing gear issue.
The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel.
There were two people aboard at the time; both of them remained unharmed.
The plane is registered to Ace Tomato Company based out of Daytona Beach.
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Contact photographer Michael Carter
What: Air Canada Airbus A320-200 en route from Toronto,ON to Winnipeg,MB
Where: Winnipeg
When: May 3rd 2009
Who: 148 people on board
Why: When the flight crew discovered low hydraulics fluid, they turned off the system, declared an emergency and flew on to Winnipeg without hydraulics. Just prior to landing, the hydraulics were re-initiated and the plane landed safely. According to the the Aviation Herald’s May 04 report, the “O-ring on the brakes servo valve needed to be replaced. ”
George’s Point of View
It’s difficult to argue with a safe landing.
Though it is impossible from our perspective to say whether this dangerous situation occurred due to maintenance failure or regular wear and tear, the Air Canada flight crew is to be commended for successfully landing without any injuries, and handling the situation in such a practical manner.
Pictured: JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-232 over Liberty International
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Contact photographer Ken Iwelumo
What: Jetblue Airbus A320-200 en route from Newark to Fort Lauderdale
Where: Newark Liberty International Airport
When: Apr 5th 2010
Who: 134 passengers
Why: During takeoff, the airbus lost the left engine cowling.
Distressed panicked passengers smelled smoke and said they could see inside the engine.
Less than a quarter of an hour later, it had landed back at the airport, where the fallen parts had to be gathered.
The NY Daily news reported that passengers were offered refunds and a free round trip.
An IndiGo Airlines flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Chhattisgarh, India, on September 27th.
The plane took off for Kolkata, India, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
GOL Transportes Aereos flight G3-1713 made an emergency landing in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 16th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Brasilia, Brazil, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Kuwait Airways Flight 118 had to divert and make an emergency landing at London Heathrow Airport in United Kingdom, on June 27.
The plane, heading from New York to Kuwait, had to be diverted after a passenger fell sick on-board.
According to an airport spokesperson, “KU118 from JFK to Kuwait was diverted to Heathrow after a passenger was taken ill on-board… The passenger was looked after London Ambulance Service and the flight is resuming its journey shortly.”
