Safair flight FA-102 made an emergency landing in Cape Town, South Africa, on February 21st.
The plane took off for Johannesburg, South Africa, but had to turn back due to a technical issue.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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What: Fedex McDonnell Douglas MD-11 en route from Anchorage to Memphis,TN
Where: Indianapolis
When: Jul 31st 200
Who: 2 crew
Why: On experiencing hydraulics failure, the flight diverted to Indianapolis, landing safely just after midnight. No injuries were reported.
It is a shame they diverted FROM Memphis, where the Fed Ex hub is, and complete repair facilities.
What: Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Fla., to Austin
Where: Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla.
When: April 12 2008
Who: 104 passengers
Why: There was no fire, but when a sensor detected an apparent problem in the cargo hold, the pilot chose to land immediately. Passengers lunched at the base’s Officer’s Club before boarding another Southwest flight which carried them to their destination.
American Airlines flight 1527 had to divert to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Texas, due to a medical emergency on the night of December 20.
The flight was heading from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when the pilot decided to divert due to a sick passenger. According to an airline statement, “Flight 1527 (PHX-DFW) made a diversion to Lubbock last night because of an ill passenger on board. The flight landed and the passenger was removed. The flight then continued on to DFW.”
The sick passenger passed away on his way to the hospital.
United Airlines flight UA-4269 made an emergency landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio, on January 28th.
The plane heading from Dayton, Ohio, to Newark, New Jersey, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Etihad Airways flight EY-22 made an emergency landing in Manchester, England, on January 14th.
The Boeing 777-300 plane took off for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, but had to turn back due to a cabin pressurization problem.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Delta Airlines flight Dl-964 made a safe emergency landing at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Romulus, Michigan, May 10th.
The Airbus A320-200 flying from New York was about to land when it had to go-around due to loss of nose wheel steering.
The plane landed safely.
All 66 people aboard remained safe.
