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    Virgin Australia Flight Diverts due to Bomb Threat

    A Virgin Australia plane had to make an emergency landing at Brisbane International Airport in Queensland, Australia, on February 17.

    The plane was heading from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, California, when the airline received a bomb threat and decided to divert it for an emergency landing.

    The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    The authorities later confirmed that the threat was a hoax.

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    3 Dead, 1 Missing after Small Plane Crashes in Victoria

    A small plane crashed into water at Barwon Heads on Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, on January 29.

    Authorities said the four-seater plane, flying from Moorabbin, went down some 2 kilometers off Collendina Beach.

    Three people were killed in the accident while a fourth occupant is missing. The passengers included a 68-year-old man from Noble Park, a 63-year-old woman from Black Rock, a 65-year-old man from Black Rock, and 55-year-old man from Mordialloc.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    1 Killed, 1 Injured as Tiger Moth Plane Crashes in Australia

    A vintage Tiger Moth plane crashed on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, on December 28.

    The biplane, operated by Gold Coast-based Tiger Moth Joy Rides, went down shortly after taking off from an airstrip in Norwell.

    A 58-year-old sightseer from New South Wales was killed in the crash. The 21-year-old pilot, who was the only one aboard sustained injuries and was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

    The accident is under investigation.

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    Jetstar Flight Diverts to Darwin International Airport

    JetstarJetstar flight JQ7 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Darwin International Airport, Australia, on December 21.

    The plane, en-route from Melbourne, Australia, to Singapore, experienced a brief period of turbulence after which, the pilot “identified a technical fault with one of the instruments on the flight deck and opted to divert to Darwin as a precaution,” an airline spokesperson said.

    The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.

    The aircraft was taken for examination.

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    Jetstar Airways Plane Returns to Australia due to Hydraulic Problem

    JetstarJetstar Airways flight JQ-127 had to return and make an emergency landing at Adelaide International Airport, Adelaide, Australia, on December 11.

    The Airbus A320-200, en-route to Bali, Indonesia, was above central Australia when some problem with the hydraulic system caused it to return and land.

    The plane landed safely.

    All passengers aboard remained unhurt and were accommodated in other flights.

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    Emirates Plane Diverts to Perth due to Medical Emergency

    EmiratesAn Emirates plane had to make an emergency landing in Perth, Western Australia, on December 1st.

    The A380 plane was en-route from Auckland, New Zealand, to Dubai, UAE, when a passenger went into labor. There were two doctors on-board who helped her through her contractions while the pilot diverted to Perth.

    The passengers said the woman did not speak English and the doctors had to use Google translate to communicate with her.

    The plane landed safely. The passenger was rushed to hospital where she gave birth to a baby girl.

    The delayed flight reached Dubai the next day.

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    Pilot Killed as Ultralight Plane Crashes in Australia

    An ultralight plane crashed south of Townsville, Queensland, Australia, on November 29.

    Authorities said the plane was taking off from an air strip in Woodstock when it experienced some difficulties and went down.

    The pilot, who was the only aboard, was killed in the crash.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Jetstar Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Perth due to Brake Failure Indication

    JetstarJetstar flight JQ117 had to make an emergency landing at Perth airport in Australia, on October 16.

    The plane was flying from Denpasar, Indonesia, when the crew reported a brake failure indication and requested a ‘clear runway, for an emergency landing.’

    According to the airline, “Air traffic control asked the captain to conduct a holding pattern until the runway could be cleared for landing… Following a short period of holding, the captain landed the aircraft safely…. There was no issue with the aircraft braking system during the landing.”

    None of the 181 people aboard were injured.

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    Qantas A380 Jet Diverts to Perth International Airport

    QantasQantas flight QF2 had to divert and make an unscheduled landing at Perth International airport, Western Australia, on August 31.

    According to the airline, “While travelling to Sydney from Dubai, the pilots received an indication that there was a technical issue with the aircraft so they diverted to Perth to have the issue repaired by our engineering team before continuing on to Sydney…There was a technical issue with one of the fuel pumps. There was no emergency landing.”

    The 484-seater A380 jet landed safely and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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    Crop Duster Plane Crashes in Australia

    A small plane crashed in Kirknie near Townsville, Queensland, Australia, on July 27.

    A young farmer was piloting the crop duster plane when it went down. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene.

    The cause of accident is still under investigation.

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    Jetstar Plane Makes Emergency Landing at RAAF Base Williamtown

    JetstarJetstar flight JQ 413 had to make an emergency landing at the Royal Australian Air Force base in Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, on the afternoon of June 22.

    The pilot declared emergency after the crew reported a bizarre smell in the aircraft’s cabin. The flight was en-route from Gold Coast, Queensland to Sydney at the time.

    All 190 passengers aboard remained unharmed and were taken to Sydney by buses.

    The plane was taken for inspection. Authorities believe it was cigarette smoke coming out of toilet.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in New South Wales

    A small plane had to return and make an emergency landing at Port Macquarie airport in New South Wales, Australia, on June 16.

    The plane took off from the airport but had to return immediately afterwards due to engine failure.

    The pilot was able to make a safe emergency landing. No injuries were reported.

    The aircraft sustained minor damage.

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    Malaysia Airlines Flight Returns to Melbourne after Suspected Engine Fire

    Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines flight MH148 had to return and make an emergency landing at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne, Australia, on June 12.

    The flight was en-route from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur when the crew reported a possible engine fire and requested an emergency landing.

    The plane landed safely and none of the 300 passengers reported any injuries.

    According to the airline, the initial inspection of the aircraft showed “no physical evidence of fire externally”.

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    Jetstar Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Rockhampton Airport

    JetstarJetstar flight JQ888 had to make an emergency landing at Rockhampton airport in Queensland, Australia, on June 8.

    According to an airline spokesperson, the pilots declared emergency after the crew reported strong smell in the aircraft’s cabin. The flight was en-route from Brisbane to Mackay at the time.

    Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    The plane was taken for inspection.

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    5 Injured as Light Planes Collide at Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport

    Two light aircrafts collided on the runway of Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne, Australia, on April 11.

    It is believed that the accident happened after one of the aircrafts made an emergency landing due to engine issues while the other one was taxiing.

    Five people were injured in the collision. Three of them were shifted to hospital with minor injuries while the other two were treated at the spot.

    Both aircrafts sustained severe damage.

    The Australia Transport Safety Bureau is investigating.

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    Tiger Airways Flight Diverted to Adelaide due to ‘Strange Odor’

    Tiger airTiger Airways flight TT413 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Adelaide Airport, Australia, on March 15.

    The plane, en-route from Melbourne to Perth, had to be diverted after a strange odor was noticed in the cabin.

    The flight landed uneventfully and all 171 passengers were provided free overnight accommodation.

    The airline said in a statement, “Tigerair Australia apologises for any inconvenience to affected passengers, however safety is always our first priority and always comes before schedule … The airline is currently awaiting the review of the engineers’ assessment and is prioritising travel arrangements to get affected passengers to their destination as soon as possible.”

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    Jetstar Flight Diverts to Brisbane Due to Engine Problems

    downloadJetstar flight JQ 189 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at around 10 a.m. on February 3.

    The plane was en-route from Gold Coast to Christchurch when it developed some engine problems.

    According to the airline, “The captain requested a priority landing and the aircraft landed without incident. We’re currently investigating. We will work to get customers on their way to Christchurch as soon as possible.”

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    Sydney-Bound Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Canberra Airport

    Virgin australiaVirgin Australia flight VA1179 had to make an emergency landing at Canberra Airport, Australia, at around 5:30 p.m. on January 16.

    According to the airline spokesperson, “In line with standard operating procedures, the captain decided to divert to Canberra as a precautionary measure after a cockpit indication light illuminated.” The flight was en-route from Albury to Sydney at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully and all the passengers and crew members remained unhurt.

    The engineers examined the plane and cleared it after some time for resuming the flight.

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    Regional Express Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Orange Airport

    RexRegional Express Airlines Flight ZL936 had to make an emergency landing at Orange Airport, New South Wales, Australia, at around 2 p.m. on January 12.

    Authorities said the Saab 340 plane was heading from Sydney to Broken Hill when the crew requested permission for emergency landing due to an “alleged fault” in one of the engines.

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 28 passengers and 3 crew members remained unharmed.

    The airline made alternative arrangement for the passengers.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    Fourth Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in 48 Hours

    QantasA Qantas flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Hobart Airport in Tasmania, Australia, on the evening of December 9.

    The Melbourne-bound Boeing 717 had to turn back, just 20 minutes after taking off, after a warning system indicated a technical issue with the aircraft.

    The plane landed safely and was taken for examination.

    The flight was able to depart again at 7:40 p.m.

    This is the 4th emergency landing of a Qantas jet within 48 hours. The airline insisted that the incidents were un-related. According to Qantas chief Alan Joyce, “We have really high reliability. We have low levels of turnbacks compared to most of the world fleets.”

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    Qantas Flight Returns to Perth Due to Unusual Odor in Cabin

    QantasQantas flight QF904 had to return and make an emergency landing at Perth Airport, Australia, at 2:47 p.m. on December 8.

    The flight, heading from Perth to Karratha, had to return after an unusual odor was detected in the aircraft’s cabin.

    The Boeing 737, carrying around 85 people, landed uneventfully. St John Ambulance examined more than 75 people for smoke inhalation.

    The cause of odor is under investigation.

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    Faulty Air-Conditioning System Prompts Qantas Jet to Make Priority Landing in Perth

    QantasQantas flight QF2 had to divert and make a priority landing at Perth Airport, Australia, on December 8.

    The Airbus A380 was on its way from Dubai to Sydney when a fault in its air-conditioning system was noticed. The pilot then quickly descended to 10,000 feet and sought permission for a priority landing in Perth.

    The plane landed safely and no one was hurt.

    An airline spokesperson said, “It was a fault with the air-conditioning so the engineers are having a look at that now.”

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    Cessna Makes Emergency Landing in East Kimberley

    CessnaA Cessna 210 made an emergency landing near Gordon Downs Road, near Halls Creek, East Kimberley region, Western Australia, on November 28.

    The plane was on its way to Ringer Soak when the pilot noticed engine failure, shortly after 1 p.m.

    The plane landed uneventfully. The pilot and his only passenger remained unharmed.