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Southwest Airlines Plane Rejects Take Off after Bird Strike

October 25, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-364 had to reject take off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 21st.

The Boeing 737-700 plane was accelerating to take off for Baltimore, Maryland, when the crew reported a bird strike and rejected take off.

The plane safely returned to apron. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Germania Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smell of Smoke

October 6, 2016

Germania Airlines flight ST-3108 had to return and make an emergency landing in Muenster, Germany, on October 5th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Malaga, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards due to smell of smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 118 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Germania Airlines Plane Returns to Germany due to Unusual Odor

September 25, 2016

Germania Airlines flight ST-3356 made an emergency landing in Erfurt, Germany, on September 22nd.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Tenerife–South Airport, Spain, but had to turn back after the crew reported an unusual odor in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. All 119 passengers aboard remained safe.

Southwest Airlines Plane Diverts to Louisiana after Lost Cabin Pressure

August 1, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-775 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Louisiana, on July 29th.

The Boeing 737-700 en-route from Tampa, Florida, to San Antonio, Texas, had to divert due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

All 125 passengers and 5 crew members aboard remained unhurt.

KLM Plane makes Safe Landing in Amsterdam after Flaps Problem

July 28, 2016

KLM KLM flight KL-1374 made a safe emergency landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands, on July 25th.

The Boeing 737-700 heading from Bucharest, Romania, was on approach to Amsterdam’s runway when the crew reported a problem with its flaps.

The plane landed successfully.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

Southwest Airlines Plane Returns to Maryland after Tyre Burst

July 23, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-528 had to return and make a safe emergency landing at Baltimore–Washington International Airport, Maryland, on July 18th.

The Boeing 737-700, en-route to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had just departed Baltimore’s runway when the crew was informed about rubber debris found on the runway.

The plane landed with both right hand main tyres deflated and torn.

All 143 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

AeroMexico | Boeing | Mexico | rejected takeoff

Aeromexico Plane Rejects Takeoff in Mexico due to another Aircraft on Runway

July 16, 2016

Aeromexico flight AM-421 had to reject takeoff at a high speed at Mexico City International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico, on July 13th.

The Boeing 737-700 was accelerating to takeoff for Merida, Mexico, when the crew saw another aircraft on the runway, prompting the plane to stop.

The aircraft braked heavily. All people onboard remained unharmed.

The incident remians under investigation.

Boeing | Canada | flap problems | hard | Westjet

Westjet Plane makes Safe Landing in Canada after Flaps Disagree Message

July 9, 2016

WestJet Westjet flight WS-16 made a safe emergency landing at St. John’s International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on July 5th.

The Boeing 737-700, flying from Toronto, Ontario, was mid-air when the crew received a trailing flaps disagree message.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.

Southwest Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing due to Flaps Problem

June 22, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-604 made an emergency landing in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 20th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane, heading from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Phoenix, Arizona, was diverted after the crew reported issues with its flaps.

The plane landed at higher than normal speed. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

bird strike | Boeing | rejected takeoff | Southwest | USA

Southwest Airlines Flight Rejects Take Off after Bird Strike

June 9, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-251 had to reject take off from Boise Airport, Idaho, on June 7th.

The Boeing 737-700 was accelerating to take off for Las Vegas, Nevada, when its right engine ingested a bird. The pilots rejected take off and safely returned to the apron.

All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Southwest Airlines Plane Diverts to Nebraska due to Engine Problem

June 4, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-1797 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Eppley Airfield, Omaha, Nebraska, on June 1st.

The Boeing 737-700, heading from Phoenix, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, was mid-air when the crew reported a problem with one of its engines.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Southwest Airlines Makes Emergency Landing on Roatan Island

June 1, 2016

Southwest Airlines flight WN-607 had to divert and make an emergency landing on Roatan Island, Honduras, on May 29th.

The Boeing 737-700 was heading from San Jose, Costa Rica, to Baltimore, Maryland, when smoke was detected in the cabin, prompting the crew to divert to Roatan.

The plane landed safely. There were 140 passengers and 8 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Southwest Airlines Plane Diverts to Honduras due to Smoke Indication

May 31, 2016

Southwest Airlines flight WN-607 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, on May 29th.

The Boeing 737-700, flying from San Jose, Costa Rica, to Baltimore, Maryland, was mid air when the crew reported smoke in the cabin, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 148 people onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Southwest Airlines Plane makes Safe Landing in Los Angeles after Encountering Turbulence

May 19, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-3345 made a safe landing at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on May 17th.

The Boeing 737-700, flying from Sacramento, California, was about to reach the destination when it encountered turbulence.

The plane landed safely.

A flight attendant sustained injuries.

Southwest Airlines Plane Returns to Massachusetts due to Turbulence; 4 Injured

May 17, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-147 had to return and make an emergency landing at Logan International Airport, Boston, Massachusetts, on May 16th.

The Boeing 737-700, heading towards Chicago, Illinois, had to return due to severe turbulence.

The plane landed safely.

Two passengers and 2 crew members sustained injuries.

Boeing | fast | LAM Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique. | Mozambique | weather

LAM Plane Overruns the Runway while Landing in Mozambique

December 21, 2015

LAM Mozambique Airlines flight TM-156 overran the runway at Nampula Airport, Nampula, Mozambique, on December 19.

The Boeing 737-700 was flying from Maputo, Mozambique, to Nampula, when it slid over the runway end as a result of heavy rain.

The plane received no damage.

All passengers aboard remained unhurt.