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What: Quebec television network TVA Robinson R44 Raven II Traffic helicopter
Where: Montreal, Quebec west of the Victoria Bridge, in the city’s south end 700 metres from Mel’s Studios, which has a helicopter landing strip
When: DEC 16, 2009 7:30 am
Who: pilot Antoine Léger and passenger journalist Réjean Léveillé
Why: TV network helicopter experienced engine problems and mechanical failure over a vacant lot, and crashed while attempting an emergency landing.

The helicopter had been refurbished; and the pilot has 12 years of flying experience.

There was no fire.

The pilot was able to exit on his own; he and the passenger suffered multiple fractures and were taken to Montreal General Hospital.

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Shandong Airlines Emergency Landing


Pictured: A Shandong Airlines – SDA Boeing 737-8AL in Kunming – Wujiaba (KMG / ZPPP) China, June 30, 2010
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What: Shandong Airlines flight SC4981 en route from Xiamen in Fujian Province to Jinan in Shandong Province
Where: Linyi Airport
When: July 19 2010
Who: 163 passengers and 10 crew
Why: During a violent thunder and lightening storm, pilots noticed cracks in the outer pane of the cockpit windshield and diverted to Linyi airport. Passengers disembarked safely, and the airport provided hot water and VIP waiting room services until they were able to transfer to another plane at 10.

A passenger claimed the plane’s window was damaged by a lightning strike, which is denied by airport officials. The cockpit window was replaced although the cause of breakage was unclear. Cabin pressure was not affected.

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UA Flight Diverts to Geneva


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What: United Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Rome to Washington
Where: Geneva
When: Dec 23rd 2009
Who: not available
Why: After takeoff, the plane developed a hydraulics issue. The flight diverted to Geneva and made a safe landing.

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Italy-Bound Alitalia Flight Diverts to Canada

Alitalia flight AZ-631 had to divert and make an emergency landing in St. John’s, Canada, on November 22nd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane heading from Miami, Florida, to Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

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Canadair Overheats, Returns to Stockholm


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What: Lufthansa Cityline Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Stockholm Arlanda Sweden to Hamburg
Where: near Stockholm
When: Nov 8th, 2009
Who: 43 on board
Why: The crew reported to ATC that the plane was overheating and that there was smoke in the cabin.

When an emergency was declared, the flight returned to Stockholm. The crew shut down the right engine and made a safe, injury-free landing back in Stockholm.

The incident is under investigation.

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British Airways Engine Shut Down Response Draws Fire


Pictured: The plane in question at Sao Paulo – Guarulhos International (Cumbica) (GRU / SBGR) Brazil, June 12, 2010
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What: British Airways Boeing 747-400 en route from Hong Kong to London
Where: Copenhagen
When: Jul 30th 2010
Why: While en route over Russia, the plane developed engine problems and had to shut down. The crew decided to continue instead of return to Hong Kong, and diverted to Copenhagen where they made a safe landing. The plane spent some thirty plus hours on the ground and on the return to the UK has not yet been returned to service.

The report of the UK’s Air Accident Investigation said windmilling of the engine without engine oil supply over an extended period of time increased engine damage and recommended that regulators review engine shut down policy.

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Legacy Crash Murieta CA


Pictured: A Lancair Legacy 2000
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What: Poulin L/Cullen D Lancair Legacy
Where: Murrieta, CA
When: May 30 2008
Who: 2 aboard, both fatalities
Why: The Lancair Legacy was heading south to the runway, made a hard right turn and nosed into the ground with one “loud engine rev” before the engine ” died out.” The propeller was not under power when it impacted terrain. The wings, wreckage, vegetation, and ground did not indicate signs of a fuel spill. It appeared that the airplane had run out of fuel and stalled on approach, causing it to enter a spin prior to impacting terrain in a near vertical attitude. Cited as cause was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power.

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