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Qantas Airways Flight Returns to Darwin After Loss of Cabin Pressure

October 1, 2016

Qantas Qantas Airways flight QF-825 had to return and make an emergency landing in Darwin, Australia, on September 30th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Brisbane, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 172 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Etihad Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Abu Dhabi

September 28, 2016

Etihad Etihad Airways flight EY-450 made an emergency landing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on September 27th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane took off for Sydney, Australia, but had to turn back after the crew reported an engine issue.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unhurt.

Australia | Emergency | hydraulics | Qantas

QantasLink Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Perth Airport

September 25, 2016

QantasLink flight QF-1623 made an emergency landing at Perth Airport, Australia, on September 23rd.

The plane was flying from Newman, Western Australia, when it experienced hydraulic issues.

The plane landed safely. There were 102 people aboard at the time; 2 of them complained of eye irritation and were taken to hospital.

Jetstar Airways Flight Diverts to Brisbane due to Engine Problem

September 24, 2016

Jetstar Airways flight JQ-956 made an emergency landing in Brisbane, Australia, on September 22nd.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Sydney to Cairns, Australia, was diverted after one of the engines developed a technical problem.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Qantas Airlines Plane Returns to China due to Hydraulic Failure

September 16, 2016

Qantas Qantas Airlines flight QF-130 had to return and make an emergency landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, China, on September 15.

The Airbus A330-300 flying to Sydney, Australia, had to burn off its fuel and return due to a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Australia | Crash | Microlight

Microlight Aircraft Crashes into Trees in Australia; 2 Injured

September 12, 2016

A microlight aircraft crashed into trees off Tresize Rd, Mowbray, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, on the morning of September 10th.

A man and woman aboard the aircraft survived the crashed with non- life threatening injuries.

The man and woman were taken to hospitals.

Emirates Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Adelaide

September 8, 2016

Emirates flight EK-432 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Adelaide, Australia, on September 7th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane heading from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Brisbane, Australia, was diverted due to an engine issue.

The plane landed safely. There were 328 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Australia | Crash

Light Plane Crash Lands in Western Australia after Losing Power

September 7, 2016

A two-seater light plane crash landed on to a service road near Muirs Highway in Mount Barker, Western Australia, on September 5th.

The RV9 lost all its power while the pilot was trying to make an emergency landing and hit the trees before crash landing.

The pilot and his wife were rescued with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Diversion | Emergency | engine shut down | Guam | Jetstar

Jetstar Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Guam

August 8, 2016

Jetstar flight JQ-12 made an emergency landing in Guam, on August 6th.

The plane flying from Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan, to Coolangatta in Queensland, Australia, was diverted after the crew had to shut down one of the engines due to a low oil pressure indication.

The plane landed safely. All 320 people aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Airbus | Australia | back to base | Emergency | Qantas

Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney

August 4, 2016

Qantas Qantas flight QF-1 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on August 3rd.

The Airbus A380-800 plane took off for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a fault in cabin’s temperature control system.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Australia | Crash | Helicopter

Helicopter Crash in Australia Leaves One Injured

July 29, 2016

A helicopter crashed in a secluded area near Blackall, western Queensland, Australia, on July 27th.

According to sources, the man flying the helicopter was seriously injured in the crash. He was taken to hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

Virgin Australia Plane Returns to Auckland

July 22, 2016

Virgin Australia flight VA-91 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 21st.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Apia, Samoa, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cabin pressurization problem.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

Airbus | altitude | Australia | Emirates | hard

Emirates Airlines Plane makes Safe Landing in Australia after Descending Below Assigned Altitude

July 19, 2016

Emirates Airlines flight EK-407 made a safe emergency landing at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on July 14th.

The Airbus A380-800 en-route from Auckland, New Zealand was on approach to Melbourne’s runway when it was descended below the minimum assigned altitude, and climbed back after receiving instruction from the ATC.

The plane landed successfully. All people onboard remained unharmed.

An investigation regarding the occurrence has been initiated.

Air New Zealand Plane Returns to Auckland after Burning Odour

July 17, 2016

Air New Zealand flight NZ-103 had to return and make an emergency landing at Auckland Airport, New Zealand, on July 16th.

The Boeing 787-900 en-route to Sydney, Australia had to return due to an electrical burning odour aboard.

The plane landed safely.

The passengers were rebooked in other flights.

United Airlines Plane Returns to Australia after Bird Strike

July 5, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-840 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport, Australia, on July 4.

The Boeing 787-900, en-route to Los Angeles, California, had to return after a couple of birds hit one of its engines.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Jetstar Plane Returns to Sydney due to Unusual Odour

June 21, 2016

Jetstar flight JQ-517 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport, Australia, on Jun 19.

The Airbus A321-200, en-route to Melbourne, Australia, had to return due to an unusual odour on board.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney

May 20, 2016

Virgin Australia flight VA-1351 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on May 19th.

The plane took off for Darwin, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards after smell of smoke was detected in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Australia | back to base | Emergency | Jetstar | tail strike

Jetstar Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Melbourne

May 16, 2016

Jetstar flight JQ-711 had to return and make an emergency landing in Melbourne, Australia, on May 11th.

The plane took off for Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported possible tail strike on departure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Australia | Boeing | Emergency | odor | United Airlines

United Airlines Flight Returns to Sydney Due to Unusual Odor

April 19, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-870 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on April 17th.

The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for San Francisco, California, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an unusual odor in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. There were 238 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Australia | back to base | Emergency | engine trouble | Qantas

Qantas Flight Returns to Brisbane due to Engine Problem

April 11, 2016

Qantas Qantas flight QF61 made an emergency landing in Brisbane, Australia, on April 9th.

The plane took off for Tokyo, Japan, but had to return shortly afterwards due to vibrations in one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Qantas Flight Diverts to Oman due to Medical Emergency

April 10, 2016

Qantas Qantas Airways flight QF9 had to make an emergency landing in Oman, on April 8th.

The Airbus A380 plane, heading from Melbourne, Australia, to London, United Kingdom, was diverted after a male passenger suffered a suspected heart attack.

The plane landed safely. However, authorities said the passenger had died before the plane touched down.

Qantas Airways Returns and Makes Emergency Landing in Australia

April 7, 2016

Qantas Qantas Airways plane had to return and make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on April 5th.

The Airbus A380, en-route to Dubai, UAE, was mid-air when the crew detected engine vibration issues, prompting it to return eight hours after taking off from Melbourne.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 410 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

Australia | Crash | powerlines

Light Plane Crashes into Paddock in Australia; Pilot Injured

April 6, 2016

A light plane was crashed near Upper Maffra Road, in the town of Newry, Victoria, Australia, on the afternoon of April 3rd.

The plane hit the power lines before crashing into a paddock.

The pilot, who was the only person aboard, sustained injuries. He was later airlifted to hospital.

Airbus | Australia | Emergency | odor | Tiger Airways

TigerAir Flight Makes Priority Landing in Melbourne due to Unusual Odor

March 2, 2016

TigerAir flight 511 had to make an emergency landing in Melbourne, Australia, on March 1st.

The Airbus A320-200 was flying from Brisbane when the crew reported an unusual odor in the cabin and requested a priority landing.

The plane landed safely. Four crew members were examined by paramedics but did not need further treatment.

All 60 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brisbane

February 26, 2016

Virgin Australia flight VA-1280 made an emergency landing in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on February 23nd.

The Boeing 737-800, heading from Hamilton Island, to Sydney, Australia, was diverted after the crew noticed an unusual odor in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 160 people aboard remained safe.