Southwest Airlines flight WN-2799 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on May 13th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from San Diego, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.
The plane landed safely. All sixty-eight people aboard remained unharmed.
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What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 en route from Orlando to Milwaukee
Photo: A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4
Where: Milwaukee
When: Feb 21st 2010
Why: On approach to Milwaukee, the crew reported issues with the flaps. The plane entered a flight pattern, and eventually made a safe if rapid landing.
Delta Airlines flight DL-1080 made an emergency landing in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 18th.
The Boeing 737-900 plane took off for Atlanta, Georgia, but had to turn back due to multiple bird strikes.
The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
A small plane crashed into a home in Topping, Virginia, on October 7th.
Authorities said the plane struck two trees and crashed into a home, shortly after departing Hummel Field.
There were three people aboard, including two adults and a juvenile. All of them sustained minor injuries and were taken to Rappahannock General Hospital.
No one was home at the time of the crash.
The incident is under investigation.
American Airlines flight 3356 made an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on April 26th.
The plane was coming from Dallas, Texas, when an indicator light went off, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.
The plane landed safely. All ten passengers and three crew members remained unharmed.
Nippon Cargo Airlines flight KZ-188 had to make an emergency landing in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 19th.
The plane was flying from Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan, when a bird hit it, causing damage to its right wing.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
American Airlines flight AA-9240 had to return and make an emergency landing in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 3rd.
The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to turn back due to smoke in the cabin.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
