Qantas freight flight QF-7335 made an emergency landing in Canberra, Australia, on August 15th.
The plane heading from Brisbane to Melbourne, Australia, was diverted after first officer became incapacitated due to issues with the cabin pressure.
The plane landed safely. The first officer was transported to a hospital.
Virgin Atlantic flight VS-25 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on February 14.
The Airbus A340-600 took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after the first officer became sick due to a laser strike.
The plane landed safely. There were 252 passengers and 15 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained injured.
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What: Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A320-200 en route from Brussels to Taba
Where: Athens
When: Mar 8th 2010
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the crew noticed fumes in the cabin, and diverted to Athens where they made a safe landing. An alternative flight was provided.
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What: Qantas Boeing 747-400 en route from Sydney,NS (Australia) to Los Angeles,CA
Where: Nadi, Fiji
When: Jan 18th 2011
Why: While en route to Los Angeles, the plane’s engine 4 developed fuel valve problems. The flight diverted to Nadi where they made a safe landing. Passengers were processed by 3 immigration officers.
The number of passengers was not available.
25 Qantas economy passengers were offered a ride on the Air Pacific FJ810 service from Nadi to LAX without their luggage. Other passengers took advantage of overnight accommodations as they waited for a replacement flight to come from Sydney. Apparently their first replacement flight also had to be replaced.
What: Allegiant Air en route from Orlando Florida to Plattsburgh New York
Where: North Carolina
When: October 23, 2011
Who: 145 passengers
Why: While en route, the pilots saw an indication of an oil pressure problem and diverted to Wilmington where they made a safe landing.
The flight made a safe landing in Wilmington.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-760 made a safe landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, Pakistan, on December 23rd.
The Boeing 777-200 flying from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was approaching the runway when its left hand engine ingested a bird.
The plane landed safely.
All people aboard remained unharmed.
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What: Spanair Airbus A321-200 en route from Madrid to Las Palmas
Where: Seville
When: Dec 23rd 2009
Who: 185 passengers
Why: While en route, the Airbus developed a problem with one of its engines. Passengers heard an explosion and smelled burning oil. The crew decided to shut down the malfunctioning engine, and shut it down.
The flight landed safely.
A replacement jet was flown in but not all passengers opted to board the replacement flight seven hours after they arrived.