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Edelweiss Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Zurich

Edelweiss Air flight WK-176 had to return and make an emergency landing in Zurich, Switzerland, on July 2nd.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Antalya, Turkey, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed back safely. There were one hundred and sixty-six passengers and six crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

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Asiana Airlines Flight Diverts to Jeju Island Due to Cargo Smoke Indication

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.

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AA Flight Diverts to North Carolina Due to Cracked Windshield

american airlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA-1048 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on April 22nd.

The Boeing 757-200 plane, heading from Miami, Florida, to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was diverted after the crew noticed a cracked windshield.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 166 passengers and 6 crew members remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.