Saurya Airlines flight S1-721 made an emergency landing in Biratnagar, Nepal, on September 17th.
The plane was flying from Kathmandu when it developed engine vibrations due to a bird strike.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
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Contact photographer John Richard Thomson
What: Jetstar Airbus A330 en route from Denpasar Bali to Melbourne
Where: Adelaide
When: Dec 19 2010,
Who: 226 passengers, 11 crew
Why: While en route, the right engine developed problems. Pilots announced to the passengers that they were experiencing engine problems.
The flight diverted to Adelaide and made a safe landing. Four hours after landing, passengers were provided alternative flights. However yesterday, weather in Australia also caused problems in Melbourne, including travel delays and at least one lightning strike.
Qantas has owned the jet since 2008, although it is new to the Jetsar fleet.
Southwest Airlines flight 2547 had to return and make an emergency landing at Oakland International Airport, California, on December 23.
According to the airline, “After takeoff, the captain in command made the decision to return to Oakland to check a maintenance item on the aircraft.” It is believed that the plane, that was heading to Chicago at the time, experienced a landing gear issue.
The plane circled over Oakland to burn off excess fuel before landing safely. All 139 passengers aboard remained unharmed.
The plane was taken out of service.
A 128th Air Refueling Wing plane had to make an emergency landing at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, due to mechanical issues, on August 7.
The incident happened when the KC-135R Stratotanker was on a routine training missions with 4 people aboard. The hydraulics on the boom, used for fueling, stopped working at about 2 p.m. when it was flying over Illinois.
The plane safely landed after about 40 minutes. 128th Air Refueling Wing Col. James Locke said, “The air crew is trained and disciplined, and they know how to handle in-flight emergencies. We have simulators, and we have routine functions that make this very doable, very manageable.”
Alaska Airlines flight 2372 made an emergency landing at Spokane International Airport, Washington, on December 15.
The Bombardier Q400 plane was flying from Seattle, Washington, when the crew reported smoke in the cabin and declared an emergency.
The plane landed safely. All 75 passengers and 4 crew members remained unhurt.
The aircraft was taken out of service.
Uzbekistan Airways flight HY-636 had to return and make an emergency landing in St. Petersburg, Russia, on August 7th.
The Boeing 757-200 plane took off for Fergana, Uzbekistan, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported an engine failure.
The plane landed uneventfully after burning off excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Pictured: A Delta Air Lines McDonnell Douglas MD-88 over Miami
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Contact photographer Klaus Ecker
What: Delta Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-88 en route from Boston, MA to New York
Where: Boston
When: Jan 2nd 2010
Who: 34 aboard
Why: On takeoff, the flight developed smoke in the cockpit and cabin. The pilot landed safely back at the airport within fifteen minutes.
