Southwest Airlines flight 4378 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Omaha, Nebraska, on February 23rd.
The plane heading from Denver, Colorado, to Chicago, Illinois, was diverted after the crew noticed an unusual odor in the cabin.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 140 passengers and 5 crew members remained safe.
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What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 en route from Las Vegas to Burbank
Where: On approach to the Burbank airport
When: Feb 13th 2010
Who: 80 passengers and 5 crew
Why: A small private plane and a SW Boeing came within 5900 feet of a collision, but between ATC and the Traffic and Collision Avoidance System warning, the flights adjusted, and there was no collision, and no wake turbulence problem. However a flight attendant broke her shoulder and another was also hospitalized with injuries that occurred during the evasive maneuvers.
What: Fresno Police helicopter
When: 9:00 PM Sunday night.
Where: just off a runway at Fresno’s Chandler Airport. When:
Why: The copter was following a hit and run suspect when the oil light on the instrument panel came on. No injuries.
Cathay Pacific flight CX-899 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on February 10th.
The Airbus A350-900 plane flying from Newark, New Jersey, was on approach to Hong Kong when the crew reported an issue with nose wheel steering.
The plane subsequently landed safely and was towed to the gate.
All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Jetstar flight JQ-711 had to return and make an emergency landing in Melbourne, Australia, on May 11th.
The plane took off for Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported possible tail strike on departure.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Egypt Air flight 4D-54 had to be intercepted before it made a safe landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 23rd.
The Embraer ERJ-170 was en-route from Cairo, Egypt, when upon entering Israeli Airspace, it lost communication due to a radio failure, prompting Israeli Authorities to intercept the plane.
The plane landed safely after gaining its frequency back.
All passengers onboard remained unharmed.
Eurowings flight EW-598 made an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain, on September 14th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Cologne, Germany, was on final approach to Palma de Mallorca Airport when the crew went around due to an issue with the flaps.
The plane subsequently landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
