A small plane crashed in Clark County, Indiana, on November 30th.
The plane took off from Clark Regional Airport, Indiana, and was heading to Chicago, Illinois, when it went down in a heavily wooded area.
There were three people aboard at the time; all of them were killed in the crash. The deceased were identified as Sandra Holland Johnson, 54, Andrew Davis, 32, and Louisville City FC soccer team founder Wayne Estopinal, 63.
Southwest Airlines flight WN-486 had to return and make an emergency landing in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 4th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Houston, Texas, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.
What: Aruban Airbus A319 en route from Dallas Love Field
Where: Dallas
When: Tuesday November 10, 1:30 pm
Who: maintenance crew
Why: While on a maintenance flight, the privately owned airbus lost a hundred lb. inflatable emergency slide and its storage door over an apartment complex on “webchapel.”
Maintenance was being performed by Associated Air Center. Air Traffic Control was notified of the falling parts by someone witnessing the event, and the flight was immediately recalled.
A search is being performed for the rogue door.
Horizon Air flight QX-2399 had to divert for an emergency landing in Yakima, Washington, on May 29th.
The plane heading from Boise, Idaho, to Seattle, Washington, was diverted after the crew noticed an electrical burning odor on-board.
The plane landed safely. All 82 people aboard remained unharmed.
Alaska Airlines flight AS-634 made an emergency landing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 9th.
The Boeing 737-900 plane flying from Seattle, Washington, was descending toward Las Vegas when the crew reported smoke in cabin.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
A small plane made an emergency landing in Tennessee River at Decatur, Alabama, on April 7th.
The pilot of the small seaplane said he was doing some survey work for a proposed water pipeline when the aircraft’s battery failed, forcing him to make an emergency landing.
Both occupants of the plane, including the pilot Peter Serodino, of Chattanooga, and his only passenger, remained unharmed.
The plane was towed to a nearby marina.
United Airlines flight UA-5541 had to return and make an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on November 22nd.
The plane took off for Redmond, Oregon, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.
