Pictured: Air New Zealand Link (Air Nelson) De Havilland Canada DHC-8-311Q Dash 8
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Contact photographer Wolfgang Hut
What: Air New Zealand /Air Nelson de Havilland Dash 8-300 en route from Tauranga to Christchurch
Where: Christchurch
When: Jun 8 2010
Why: On approach, the plane was struck by lightning. The flight landed safely with emergency on standby.
Pictured: A Air Vegas Airlines Beech C99 Airliner
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Contact photographer Mariusz Siecinski
What: Ameriflight Beechcraft C99 Airliner en route from Phoenix to Show Low
Where: AZ
When: Nov 4, 2009
Who: 1
Why: While en route, the cargo plane had a bird strike through the windshield, injuring the pilot. Apparently the large bird shattered the windshield, spraying glass and bird over the interior. The pilot landed safely in Show Low and required stitches.
Japan airways registration JA623J. The incident occurred on JA624A
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Contact photographer ciel
What: ANA All Nippon Airways Boeing 767-300 en route from Singapore to Tokyo
Where: South China Sea
When: Oct 9th 2011
Who: 176 passengers and 10 crew
Why: During breakfast, the flight encountered turbulence which injured five aboard. Those injured included three of the crew.
Wake turbulence has been suggested. If so, details will show up in the investigation.
The flight made a safe landing in Tokyo.
Pictured: A Wideroe De Havilland Canada DHC-8-103 Dash 8
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Contact photographer Felix Goetting
What: Wideroe de Havilland Dash 8-100 en route from Vardoe to Vadso
Where: Kirkenes Norway
When: Sep 7th 2010
Who: 28 passengers and 3 crew
Why: While en route, the plane indicated low oil pressure in an engine and the engine was shut down. The flight diverted to Kirkenes where it made a safe landing. The problem was repaired within 3 hours and the flight resumed.
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Contact Photographer Alejandro Torres
What: American Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from Boston to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Where: Logan International Airport
When: Saturday 8:35 a.m-9:30 am
Who: 185 on board
Why: After smoke was detected in the cabin, the flight turned toward to Logan, and the crew found and put out the fire. The flight continued on to Logan, where passengers took alternative flights.
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Contact photographer Alberto U.
What: Sol Líneas Aéreas Saab 340A en route from Córdoba to Mendoza to Neuquén to Comodoro Rivadavia
Where: Prahuaniyeu, Rio Negro, Argentina
When: May 18, 2011, 22:00
Who: 19 passengers and three crew (two pilots and a stewardess)
Why: After departing from Neuquén at 20:08, the plane sent out a distress call declaring an emergency
Locals saw a ball of fire fall from the sky 35 kilometers from the town of Los Menucos in an area not available to cell phone usage. Rescue units (three ambulances and civil defense team including the police force of Black River (Rio Negro), Sierra Colorado, General Roca and Los Menucos) were deployed but there were no survivors.
The number for family members to call for information is 0810-122-7765.
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Contact photographer Claudio Marangon
What: Aegean Airlines Airbus A320-200 en route from Athens to Milan
Where: Milan
When: Nov 10th 2010
Who: 108 passengers, 6 crew
Why: On touchdown in Milan, the plane generated a brake fault message. The return flight was cancelled, and the plane was pulled from service briefly for repairs.
