Southwest Airlines had to return and make an emergency landing in Seattle, Washington, on January 1st.
The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Baltimore, Maryland, but had to turn back due to an issue with the nose gear.
The plane landed uneventfully. All one hundred and sixty-six people aboard remained safe.
Asiana Airlines flight OZ-707 had to make an emergency landing in Jeju Island, South Korea, on January 5th.
The Airbus A321-200 plane flying from Seoul, South Korea, to Angeles, Philippines, was diverted due to a cargo smoke indication.
The plane landed uneventfully. There were 166 passengers and 8 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.
What: Allegient Air McDonnell Douglas jet en route from Duluth to Las Vegas
Where: Duluth
When: May 18, 2012, 9 p.m.
Who: 140 passengers, 5 crew
Why: While en route about fifteen minutes into the flight, passengers on Allegiant Air Duluth-Las Vegas heard a loud bang. Pilots declared emergency.
Fifty miles into the flight, pilots shut down the affected engine, and returned to Duluth International Airport. Emergency services including National Guard, firefighters and emergency responders were on stand by.
Passengers were offered $50 vouchers and the opportunity to stay at the Residence Inn. Passengers were told that the replacement flight departed at 2:30 p.m. Saturday but it did not depart until 3:55 pm. Meanwhile, Allegiant Mechanics removed the ailing engine from the disabled plane.
United Airlines flight UA-1068 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, on February 18th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Newark, New Jersey, to Bogota, Colombia, was diverted after both autopilots failed.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
Pegasus Airlines flight PC5121 had to return and make an emergency landing at Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir, Turkey, on May 18.
The Boeing 737-800 was heading to London when it lost cabin pressure and had to turn back for an emergency landing.
The plane landed uneventfully and everyone aboard remained safe.
The airline accommodated 49 passengers in another flight.
A Cessna 150 crashed into woods in Camden County, New Jersey, on September 12.
Authorities said the plane, that took off from Camden County Airport, went down behind the homes on Jackson Road, Atco section.
The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as 65-year-old David Sees, of Marlton.
The FAA is investigating the cause of crash.