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Small Plane Crashes in Tehachapi Mountains; 1 Dead, 2 Missing

A small plane crashed in the Tehachapi Mountains, California, on February 21st.

The incident happened when the plane was transporting at least three people from San Luis Obispo to Whiteman Airport in Pacoima.

Rescue teams found one dead body near the wreckage while other two occupants of the plane remain missing.

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Compass Airlines Flight Diverts to PDX due to Disruptive Passenger

Compass Airlines flight CP-6054 made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, Oregon, on February 13th.

The plane heading from Seattle, Washington, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted due to a disruptive passenger. It is believed that the passenger, identified as 21-year-old Douglas B. Smyser, kept walking toward the cockpit and had to be restrained.

The plane landed safely.

 

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Delta Airlines Flight Hits Turbulence on the way to Seattle

Delta Airlines flight DL-5763 suffered severe turbulence on the way to Seattle, Washington, on February 13th.

The plane was flying from Santa Ana, California, when it hit turbulence which injured several people.

The crew subsequently decided to divert to Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed safely.

Eight people were injured, including seven passengers and a crew member.

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Small Plane Crashes into House in California; 5 Dead

A small plane crashed into a home in Yorba Linda, California, on February 3rd.

The incident happened shortly after the Cessna 414A plane took off from Fullerton Municipal Airport.

Five people were killed in the crash, including the pilot and four occupants of the house. Three others were injured.

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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles

JetBlue flight B6-324 had to return and make an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on January 31st.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to turn back due to a lightning strike.

The plane landed back safely. All one hundred and fifty-three passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Chicago

United Airlines flight UA-698 made an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on January 1st.

The Boeing 757-300 plane flying from San Francisco, California, was on approach to Chicago when the crew reported a hydraulic issue and requested a low approach for gear inspection.

The crew performed a low approach and subsequently landed safely.

The plane stopped on the runway. No injuries were reported.

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Southwest Airlines Plane Suffers Bird Strike Near Sacramento Airport

Southwest Airlines flight WN-1940 suffered a bird strike near Sacramento International Airport, California, on December 6th.

The incident happened when the Boeing 737-700 plane coming from Santa Ana, California, was on approach to Sacramento Airport.

The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Norwegian Air Flight Diverts to Minnesota due to Unruly Passenger

Norwegian Air flight DY-7080 made an emergency landing at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Minnesota, on December 5th.

The plane heading from Oakland, California, to Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, was diverted due to an unruly passenger.

The plane landed safely.

The flight continued after the police escorted the disruptive passenger off the plane. He was taken to a local hospital.

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JetBlue Flight Diverts to LAX due to Flaps Problem

JetBlue flight 213 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on November 1st.

The plane heading from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Long Beach Airport, California, was diverted due to an issue with the flaps.

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

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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Oakland

Hawaiian Airlines flight HA-37 made an emergency landing in Oakland, California, on October 22nd.

The Airbus A321-200N plane heading from San Diego, California, to Kahului, Hawaii, was diverted after the crew received indication of an engine issue.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and seventy-eight passengers and seven crew members remained unharmed.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles

Southwest Airlines flight WN-4921 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on October 21st.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Tampa, Florida, was on final approach to Los Angeles when the crew went around reporting a possible hydraulic issue or flaps problem.

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