KLM Cityhopper flight KL-1887 made an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on June 5th.
The plane took off for Nuremberg, Germany, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Southwest Airlines had to return and make an emergency landing in Seattle, Washington, on January 1st.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Baltimore, Maryland, but had to turn back due to an issue with the nose gear.
The plane landed uneventfully. All one hundred and sixty-six people aboard remained safe.
What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 en route from Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale
Where: Austin
When: Mar 6th 2012
Who: 134 passengers, 5 crew
Why: While en route, the right engine developed problems. The Southwest Airlines crew shut down the right engine and diverted to Austin Texas where they made a safe landing with emergency services on standby.
Passengers were provided alternative transportation.
Binter Canarias Airlines flight NT-1K had to divert and make an emergency landing in Gran Canaria, Spain, on October 18th.
The plane was heading from Valverde to Tenerife, Spain, when the crew decided to divert due to an issue with landing gear.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
United Airlines flight 936 had to made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on August 16.
The flight, heading from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zurich, Switzerland, was diverted as a precaution after 4 crew members reported breathing problems.
The plane landed safely and was thoroughly inspected. Authorities said the sick flight attendants did not need medical attention after landing.
The passengers were accommodated in other flights.
United Airlines flight UA-3692 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sarasota, Florida, on December 2nd.
The plane took off for Newark, New Jersey, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
