SunExpress flight XQ-722 made an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on December 13th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Kayseri, Turkey, was on final approach to Amsterdam when the crew reported an issue with the localizer and went around.
The plane subsequently landed safely on second approach. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Emirates flight EK-573 made an emergency landing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on August 8th.
The plane was flying from Kolkata, India, when the crew declared an emergency due to a hydraulic leak.
The plane landed safely at higher than normal speed. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Air Tahiti flight VT-933 made an emergency landing in Papeete, French Polynesia, on June 5th.
The plane was flying from Tubuai, French Polynesia, when the crew received an overheat indication for one of the engines and needed to shut it down.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
Regional Express Airlines flight ZL-4768 made an emergency landing in Adelaide, Australia, on May 12th.
The plane flying from Kingscote, Australia, was on final approach to Adelaide when the crew went around and reported a hydraulic issue.
The plane subsequently landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
An Allegiant Air flight had to make an emergency landing at Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Grand Island, Nebraska, at around 3:30 p.m. on October 20.
The Flight 8502 was on its way from North Platte to Sioux City, Iowa, when a warning signal indicated that equipment at the back of the aircraft was overheating.
The plane landed uneventfully and all 6 people aboard, including 2 pilots and 4 crew members, remained unharmed.
The aircraft was taken for inspection.
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What: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Pago Pago American Samoa to Honolulu,HI
Where: Pago Pago
When: Dec 2nd 2010
Who: 173 passengers 12 crew
Why: While en route, the flight encountered unanticipated turbulence. The sky was clear but storms were reported in the area.
Three flight attendants and one passenger were injured; one flight attendant broke her leg.
The flight continued to Honolulu and made an uneventful landing.
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What: Livingston Airbus A321-200 en route from Greece to Italy
Where: Athens
When: Sep 19th 2009
Who: 211 passengers and 7 crew
Why: When smoke was detected on board, the plane diverted to Athens and landed safely while an emergency crew waited. No source was given for the smoke but the plane is apparently back in service.
