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    REACH Aircraft Crashes in California; 4 Killed

    REACH AirA REACH Air Medical Services aircraft crashed in Humboldt County, North Coast, California, on July 29th.

    The Piper PA31 flying from Crescent City Airport, to Oakland International Airport, California, was mid-air when the crew declared emergency due to smoke in its cockpit, and later it lost connection with radar.

    The plane debris was found the next morning.

    All 4 people onboard including 3 crew members and one patient were killed.

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    Compass Airlines Plane Diverts to Tucson due to Unruly Passenger

    compassA Compass Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at Tucson International Airport, Arizona, on June 22nd.

    The plane, heading from San Antonio, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted after a male passenger made a threat to the crew.

    The plane, carrying 80 passengers, landed uneventfully. The man was escorted out of the aircraft.

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    Pobeda Airlines Plane Rejects Take Off due to Fire Indication

    PobedaPobeda Airlines flight DP-450 rejected take off from Tyumen, Russia, on June 17th.

    The plane was accelerating to take off for Vnukovo International Airport, Russia, when the crew received a fire indication. The pilot slowed down the aircraft and returned to the apron.

    There were 187 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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    Pilot Injured after Medical Helicopter Crash-Landed in Tennessee

    A medical helicopter crash-landed in Mountain City, Tennessee, on June 3rd.

    The incident happened after the aircraft, belonging to Wellmont Health System and PHI Air Medical, was dispatched to pick up a car crash victim.

    According to a statement released by Wellmont Health System and PHI Air Medical, “Soon after liftoff, the pilot, an employee of PHI Air Medical, which owns and operates the aircraft, identified a mechanical condition that required immediate landing. He executed emergency procedures to bring the aircraft to the ground, limiting risk to the passengers and damage to the aircraft.”

    The pilot was injured in the incident. He was taken to hospital.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Two Killed as Small Plane Crashed in Shropshire, England

    A small plane crashed in a field in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, on May 30th.

    Authorities said the light aircraft went down near Shaw Lane, Shifnal.

    There were two people aboard, including the pilot and a passenger; both of them were killed in the crash.

    The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is investigating.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Oklahoma; Pilot Injured

    A small plane crashed in a wooded area near William R. Pogue Municipal Airport in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, on April 21st.

    Authorities said the single-engine aircraft went down moments after taking off from the airport.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was injured and was taken to hospital.

    The FAA will investigate.

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    Delta Airlines Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in Washington

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta Airlines flight DL-151 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC, on March 17.

    The McDonnell Douglas-88, en-route from Washington to Atlanta, Georgia, was climbing out of Washington when the crew reported smoke in the aircraft, prompting it to divert.

    The plane landed uneventfully.

    All 153 people on board remained unhurt.

    The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

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    Four Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Idaho

    A small plane crashed near China Beach on the Palisades Reservoir in Idaho, on March 13th.

    The Cessna 182 aircraft crashed and burst into flames around 1 mile north of Alpine Airport, from where it departed.

    There were four people aboard at the time; all of them were killed in the crash. They were identified as the pilot Jerry “David” Anderson, 40, his wife Jessica Ann Anderson, 38, Thomas “Brook” Summers, 39, and his wife Heidi Summers, 36. All of them were residents of Idaho Falls.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the incident.

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    American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at London’s Heathrow Airport

    american airlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA-87 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, England, on March 11th.

    The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, heading to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, had to be turned back after the crew needed to shut down an engine due to technical issues.

    The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

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    Westjet Flight makes Emergency Landing in Calgary

    Westjet flight WS-3240 made an emergency landing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on February 9th.

    The crew declared emergency after receiving several caution messages about the aircraft’s electrical systems. The plane was en-route from Terrace, British Columbia, to Calgary, Alberta, at the time.

    The plane landed safely. All 31 people aboard remained unharmed.

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    GoAir Flights Diverts to Nagpur Over Bomb Threat

    GoAirGoAir flight G8 243 made an emergency landing in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, on January 23.

    The plane, heading from Bhubaneshwar to Mumbai, was diverted after the authorities received a call saying there was a bomb in the aircraft.

    The plane landed safely. There were 150 passengers onboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

    An airline spokerspon said, “After deplaning the 150 passengers, checks were conducted by the airport security and there was no bomb found onboard the aircraft. Post clearance from the authorities, the passengers are now being boarded and flight is scheduled to take off at 12 noon to Mumbai. The GoAir officials at Bhubaneshwar immediately informed the local and the police is investigating the matter.”

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ottawa Field

    A small Piper fixed-wing aircraft had to make an emergency landing in a field off Labette Road and Louisiana Road near Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, on January 19.

    It is believed that the pilot was forced to land in the field due to icy conditions.

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were two people aboard at the time, including the pilot Robert Fenton, 67, of Olathe, and his passenger Donald Davis, 68, of Lenexa; both of them remained unharmed.

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    Southwest Airlines Jet Returns to Oakland International Airport

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 2547 had to return and make an emergency landing at Oakland International Airport, California, on December 23.

    According to the airline, “After takeoff, the captain in command made the decision to return to Oakland to check a maintenance item on the aircraft.” It is believed that the plane, that was heading to Chicago at the time, experienced a landing gear issue.

    The plane circled over Oakland to burn off excess fuel before landing safely. All 139 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

    The plane was taken out of service.

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    Technician Killed after Being Sucked into Air India Plane’s Engine at Mumbai Airport

    airindialogoAn aircraft technician was killed after he was pulled into the engine of an Air India plane that was getting ready to taxi at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, India, on December 16.

    Authorities said the plane, performing flight AI 619 between Mumbai and Hyderabad, had just began its pushback when the technician Ravi Subramanian got sucked into the engine.

    Ravi was killed instantly. His body was severely mutilated.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    Four Soldiers Killed as US Military Helicopter Crashes in Fort Hood

    A UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter crashed in Fort Hood, Texas, on November 23.

    Authorities said the aircraft, the 7th Battalion, went down while it was on a routine training mission.

    There were four crew members aboard at the time; all of them were killed. They were identified as Sgt. 1st Class Toby A. Childers, 40, of Kansas; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen B. Cooley, 40, of Florida; Sgt.1st Class Jason M. Smith, 35, of Louisiana; and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael F. Tharp, 40, of Texas. All of them were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 291st Aviation Regiment, First Army Division West.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Maryland

    A 1965 Mooney aircraft made an emergency landing at Tipton Airport, Maryland, on November 22.

    The plane took off from Tipton Airport but had to return shortly afterwards after it lost power due to a mechanical fault. The pilot Paul Antoinette, 48, of Baltimore, was heading to Florida at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully in a grassy area near the runway. The pilot remained uninjured.

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    Pilot Killed as Helicopter Crashes in Saskatchewan

    A helicopter crashed in a field in Kinley, Saskatchewan, Canada, on October 27.

    Authorities said the aircraft went down while it was heading from Calgary to Saskatoon.

    The 48-year-old pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. His name has not yet been released.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Makes Safe Landing after Propeller Comes Off Mid-Air

    A small plane had to make an emergency landing at the airstrip of The Point at Polzeath golf course in Polzeath, Cornwall, United Kingdom, on October 14.

    Authorities said the pilot of single-engine 1936 Aeronca aircraft requested an emergency landing after its propeller came off mid-air.

    The plane landed without incident. The pilot remained uninjured.

    The plane was heading from Bodmin to Roche.

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    Luxair Plane Crash-Lands in Germany; No Injuries Reported

    LuxairLuxair flight LG 9562 had to return and make a gear-up landing at Saarbrücken airport, Germany, on September 30.

    Authorities said the pilots of the Luxembourg-bound Bombardier Q400 aircraft decided to abort take off due to a cabin fire warning. The plane then landed on its underbelly because apparently the landing gear failed to deploy.

    There were 16 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; none of them was hurt.

    According to an airline spokesperson, the passengers were transported to Luxembourg by road.

    The FAA was investigating.

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    Aircrafts Warned to Avoid Airspace near Pavlof Volcano

    On November 15, the National Weather Service warned the aircrafts to avoid airspace near erupting Pavlof Volcano in Alaska, which is spewing ash around 30,000 feet above sea level.

    The volcano began erupting lava from a vent near its summit a few days ago. On November 14, the ash cloud was recorded at 16,000 feet. Dave Schneider from the Alaska Volcano Observatory said that the eruption became more intense at 6 a.m. on November 15, further rising the ash cloud.

    According to Schneider, the eruption can last for several weeks or months with fluctuations in intensity.

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    SpiceJet Plane Hits Buffalo while Taking Off from Surat Airport, India

    SpiceJetA SpiceJet aircraft hit a buffalo while taking off from Surat airport in Gujarat, India, at around 7 p.m. on November 6.

    The Boeing 737-800 was taking off for Delhi when it hit and killed a stray buffalo.

    None of the 146 passengers and crew members reported any injuries.

    The aircraft was grounded for repair while the passengers and crew members were shifted to another aircraft.

    The airline said in statement, “Stray animals are a growing menace in some airports. This incident has affected our regular operations and hence SpiceJet flights from Surat will now be suspended indefinitely.”

    The Civil Aviation Authority has ordered the Airports Authority of India and the Director General of Civil Aviation to investigate the incident separately.