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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport

JetBlue Airways flight B6-461 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on August 21st.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from LaGuardia Airport, New York, to West Palm Beach, Florida, was diverted after smoke was noticed on board.

The plane landed safely.

Six passengers were given medical assistance at the airport, while two others were taken to a hospital.

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Aerolineas Argentinas Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Issue

Aerolineas Argentinas flight AR-1651 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, on July 13th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from Neuquen to Buenos Aires, Argentina, was diverted after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and fifty-three passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

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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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AirAsia Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Failure

AirAsia flight Z2-612 made an emergency landing in Manila, Philippines, on June 15th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Davao, Philippines, was descending toward Manila when the crew requested emergency assistance due to an engine failure.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All one hundred and fifty-nine passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

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American Airlines Plane Veers Off Runway at San Antonio Airport

American Airlines flight AA-2214 veered off runway at San Antonio Airport, Texas, on June 3rd.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was accelerating to takeoff for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, when the crew rejected takeoff due to unknown reasons.

The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway and got stuck in the mud.

All 38 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

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Aeromexico Plane Collides with Service Truck at LAX; 8 Injured

An Aeromexico plane collided with a service truck after landing in Los Angeles, California, on May 20th.

The incident happened when flight AM-642 from Mexico City, Mexico, was taxiing toward the terminal at Los Angeles airport.

The truck overturned due to impact. There were eight people aboard, including six men and two women; all of them were injured.

The Boeing 737-800 plane, carrying 149 people, sustained minor damage.

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Indian Air Force Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing due to Technical Snag

An Indian Air Force helicopter had to make an emergency landing in a field in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, on February 19th.

The MI 8 helicopter was heading from Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka to Sulur Air Force Station, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, when the pilot decided to land in emergency due to a technical snag.

The chopper landed safely in a field near Koppa Gate of Bannerghatta, Bengaluru.

There were 6 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

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Travel Service Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Flaps Issue

Travel Service Airlines flight QS-7333 had to make an emergency landing in Katowice, Poland, on January 23rd.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Fuerteventura, Spain, was on final approach to Katowice when the crew reported a flaps issue and went around.

The plane landed safely on second approach. All 187 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport

United Airlines flight UA-1700 had to return and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on December 29th.

The plane took off for San Francisco, California, but had to turn back due to a gear issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 145 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

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Bird-Hit Allegiant Air Flight Returns to Chicago Rockford International Airport

Allegiant Air flight G4-1671 had to return for an emergency landing at Chicago Rockford International Airport, Illinois, on December 15th.

The plane took off for Punta Gorda, Florida, but had to turn back after it ingested several birds into one of the engines.

The plane landed back safely. All 177 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Chicago after Bird Strike

Southwest Airlines flight WN-105 had to return for an emergency landing in Chicago, Illinois, on December 15th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Las Vegas, Nevada, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. There were 164 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

PIA Plane Crashes in Pakistan; 48 Feared Dead
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PIA Plane Crashes in Pakistan; 48 Feared Dead

piaPakistan International Airlines flight PK-661 crashed in Havelian, near Abbottabad, Pakistan, at around 4:45 pm on December 7.

The Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-500 flying from Chitral to Islamabad, Pakistan, crashed due to the failure of its left engine. The plane had lost control with the radar shortly before it hit the ground.

The wreckage caught fire right after the crash.

There were 42 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time. All of them were killed.

The black boxes have been recovered and handed over to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The investigation is underway.