JetBlue flight B6-1274 made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 2nd.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Charleston, South Carolina, was descending toward JFK Airport when the crew reported an issue with the nose wheel steering.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Jet2 flight LS-518 made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on January 1st.
The Boeing 737-800 plane, en-route from Tenerife to Newcastle, England, was diverted after the crew reported that a disruptive and intoxicated female passenger was causing trouble.
The plane landed safely and all 161 passengers and six crew members remained unhurt.
The 42-year-old woman passenger was arrested while the plane resumed its journey after a short delay.
American Airlines flight 2381 made a safe emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, at around 8 p.m. on August 11.
The decision for emergency landing was made after the aircraft, en route from Orlando to Los Angeles, experienced engine trouble.
Emergency crews were put to alert at the airport when the plane safely touched the runway. No one was hurt.
The passengers resumed their flight to Los Angeles at 11:30 p.m.
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What: Westjet Boeing 737-700 en route from Montreal to Calgary
Where: Winnipeg
When: Oct 6 2010
Who: 105 aboard
Why: While en route, the plane emitted an alert, and subsequently made an emergency descent and landing. Although they received an emergency indicator engaged, there were no problems with the landing. Emergency services were on standby.
Maintenance determined that the problem was due to a faulty sensor, and replaced same.
Swiss International Airlines flight LX-1249 made an emergency landing in Zurich, Switzerland, on September 8th.
The plane was flying from Stockholm, Sweden, when the crew declared an emergency due to an engine oil pressure problem.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
British Airways flight BA-73 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 24th.
The Boeing 787-900 plane heading from Heathrow Airport, England, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was diverted due reports of fumes on-board.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Delta Airlines flight DL-575 had to return and make an emergency landing in Newark, New Jersey, on May 22nd.
The plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
