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Arkia Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Ben Gurion Airport

November 19, 2018

Arkia flight IZ-821 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel, on November 17th.

The plane took off for Eilat, Israel, but had to turn back due to an issue with the brakes.

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

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Bird-Hit Arkia Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Ben Gurion Airport

April 28, 2015

Arkia Israel Airlines flight IZ-803 had to make an emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel, on April 26.

The Embraer ERJ-195 jet was heading from Sde Dov Airport in Tel Aviv, to Eilat when the pilot reported a bird strike and sought permission for an emergency landing.

The plane landed safely around 10 minutes after it took off.

Everyone aboard remained unhurt.