Polar Air Cargo flight PO-963 had to return and make an emergency landing in Leipzig, Germany, on May 10th.
The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Seoul, South Korea, but had to turn back after the crew received indication of an issue with equipment cooling.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Lufthansa flight LH-278 had to return for an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 12th.
The Airbus A319-100 plane took off for Milan Linate Airport, Italy, but had to turn back due to an unusual odor on-board.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and thirteen passengers and five crew members remained unharmed.
American Airlines flight 1277 had to make an emergency landing in Indianapolis, Indiana, at around 9:15 P.M. on July 28.
The plane was heading from O’Hare International Airport, Illinois, to Charlotte, North Carolina, when the pilot declared emergency due to “indication of a mechanical issue.”
The plane landed safely and was cleared to resume the flight after inspection.
All passengers and crew members remained unhurt. Charles Tillman, former Chicago Bears player, was also aboard at the time.
Southwest Airlines flight WN-3313 made a safe landing after suffering a bird strike near St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri, on November 4th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane flying from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was on final approach when a bird hit it.
The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
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What: First Air Boeing 737-200 en route from Winnipeg,MB to Rankin Inlet,NU
Where: Winnipeg
When: Feb 18th 2011
Who: not available
Why: The plane rejected takeoff on receipt of the left engine’s low power indication.
Maintenance subsequently found ice on the PT2 probe. Disposition of the passengers was not released.
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What: Kuwait Airways Airbus A320-200 en route from Tehran Imam Khomeini Iran to Kuwait
Where: Imam Khomeini International Airport
When: Oct 20th 2009
Who: 112 passengers
Why: The Airbus developed hydraulics and flight control problems shortly after takeoff, so it returned to the airport for an emergency landing.
No injuries…and back in service in 5 hours.
What: US Airways Boeing 737-300 en route from Reno, to Phoenix
Where: Las Vegas
When: May 1st 2011
Who: 90 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the right engine developed problems. The pilot shut down the engine and diverted to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas where they made a safe landing.
Passengers were provided alternative flights. There were no injuries.
