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Avianca Airlines Flight Returns to Sao Paulo due to Smoke in Cockpit
Avianca Airlines flight O6-6304 had to return for an emergency landing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 23rd.
The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Recife, Brazil, but had to turn back after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 156 people aboard remained safe.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
Nepal Airlines flight RA-225 had to return and make an emergency landing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 13th.
Tigerair flight TR-2067 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on November 5th.
Latin American Wings flight H8-703 made an emergency landing in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) on August 24th.