A small plane made an emergency landing on a golf course at 80200 block of Via Valerosa, La Quinta, California, on April 17.

Authorities said the single-engine Piper aircraft flipped over during landing.

According to a press release issued by the sheriff’s department, “It appears the plane experienced mechanical failure causing the pilot to conduct an emergency landing on the golf course… The pilot was the only occupant inside the plane and no one was injured during this incident.”

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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American Airlines Flight Diverts to Norfolk due to Electrical Odor

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American Airlines Bird Strike in Miami

What: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Chicago to Miami
Where: Miami
When: Oct 11, 2012
Who: 148 aboard
Why: On landing in Miami, the plane suffered a bird strike. The bird was ingested in the engine according to Matt Miller of American Airlines. Pilots made an emergency landing with emergency services on standby.

Passengers in the video below describe the smell of the burning bird, taking off after touching down.

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Republic Airways Flight Returns to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Republic airlinesRepublic Airways flight YX-4378 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Virginia, on May 24th.

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The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

It is believed that a bird strike caused the engine malfunction.

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Bird-Hit Hawaiian Airlines Plane Returns to Sacramento International Airport

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Turkish Airlines Birdstrike at JFK


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What: Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300 en route from Istanbul to New York
Where: New York
When: Jul 14th 2010
Why: On approach to JFK, the Turkish Airlines Boeing encountered a bird. The flight made a safe landing although it incurred slat damage that will cause a delay in the return flight.

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