Pictured: A Canada – Air Force McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet (CF-18A)
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What: Canadian CF-18 Hornet en route from McCarran International Airport
Where: Nellis Air Force Base
When: Oct. 24, 2009
Who: Not Available
Why: Pilots declared an in-flight emergency, jettisoned its external fuel tanks (full fuel tanks add weight to landings making them perilous), and made an emergency landing at Nellis Air Force Base. Although a cause has not been officially released, the incident is purportedly attributed to engine problems.

Tanks landed on federal property.

No injuries were reported.

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Jet2 Hydraulic Emergency Landing in Budapest


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What: jet2.com Boeing 737-300 en route from Manchester to Budapest
Where: Budapest
When: Mar 22nd 2012
Who: 127 passengers
Why: By the approach to Budapest, the flight had developed a hydraulic leak.

Pilots made a fast landing on hot brakes with emergency services and maintenance on standby to deal with the hydraulic fluid on the runway.

Passengers disembarked on to the runway and were ported to the terminal.

Before the plane was towed, the brakes were examined.

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AA Flight Diverted to Japan after Hitting Turbulence; 14 Injured

American AirlinesAmerican Airlines Flight 280 was forced to make an emergency landing at Narita international airport in Japan, early on December 17.

The plane heading from Seoul, South Korea, to Dallas, Texas, had to be diverted after it encountered severe turbulence.

The flight, carrying 255 people, landed at around 12:55 a.m. Authorities said atleast 14 people were injured due to turbulence. Five of them were shifted to hospital while the others were treated at the scene.

The Airline said in a statement, “American’s primary concern at this time is for our passengers and crew on board the airplane and our team in Narita is providing assistance.”

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Alaska Airlines Plane Returns to Portland International Airport

AlaskaAlaska Airlines flight 644 had to return and make an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, Oregon, on April 13th.

The plane took off for Phoenix, Arizona, but had to return shortly afterwards after it lost pressurisation.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 144 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Shaheen Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Jinnah International Airport

Shaheen airShaheen Air flight NL-901 made an emergency landing at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan, on June 10th.

Authorities said one of the tires had burst as the plane took off from Islamabad, Pakistan. The plane was bound for Manchester, United Kingdom, at the time.

The plane landed safely. All 150 passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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American Airlines Diversion


On March 23, 2013, an American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 Newark-Dallas flight diverted to Dulles when the first officer got sick.

There were 141 passengers aboard American Airlines 1589, who disembarked in Dulles and boarded another flight at 2:00 pm.

The first officer was hospitalized.

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Small Plane Makes Safe Landing after Propeller Comes Off Mid-Air

A small plane had to make an emergency landing at the airstrip of The Point at Polzeath golf course in Polzeath, Cornwall, United Kingdom, on October 14.

Authorities said the pilot of single-engine 1936 Aeronca aircraft requested an emergency landing after its propeller came off mid-air.

The plane landed without incident. The pilot remained uninjured.

The plane was heading from Bodmin to Roche.

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