Small Plane Crashes in Florida due to Mechanical Issue
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Small Plane Crashes in Florida due to Mechanical Issue

A small plane crashed into a marshy area near Orlando Apopka Airport, Orange County, Florida, on the night of December 30th.

The Cessna 400 had to abort its landing after spotting a deer on the runway. The plane faced mechanical issue after turning around.

The plane sustained significant damage.

The 61-year old pilot was taken to a nearby hospital for first aid.

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Southwest Airlines Plane Diverts to New Mexico due to Strange Odour

Southwest Airlines flight WN-3562 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Albuquerque International Sunport, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on March 11th.

The Boeing 737-800 flying from Phoenix, Arizona, to Dallas Love, Texas, had to divert due to a strange odour, unusual heat, and electrical smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely.

All 140 people aboard remained safe.

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Small Plane Crash-Lands in North Carolina after Losing Fuel Pressure

A small plane crash-landed in a field near Williford Road in Sharpsburg, Wilson County, North Carolina, on the afternoon of March 10th.

The plane was flying from Fayetteville to Washington, at the time.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was trying to make an emergency landing after losing fuel pressure.

The plane sustained significant damage.

The pilot remained safe.

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Skywest Plane Diverts to Pennsylvania due to Thrust Reversers Indication

Skywest flight OO-4906/DL-4906 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Erie International Airport, Erie County, Pennsylvania, on September 21st.

The Canadair CRJ-200 flying on behalf of Delta Airlines was mid-air when the crew reported indication of thrust reversers deployment, causing the diversion.

The plane landed safely.

All 34 passengers and 3 crew members remained safe.

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Cape Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Adirondack Regional Airport

Cape Air flight 1815 made an emergency landing at Adirondack Regional Airport in Franklin County, New York, on August 25th.

The Cessna 402 plane heading from Albany International Airport to Ogdensburg Regional Airport, New York, was diverted after the crew noticed an engine issue and a whiff of smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All five passengers aboard remained unharmed.

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Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashed in Jefferson County, OR

A small plane crashed near Madras Municipal Airport in Jefferson County, Oregon, on August 19th.

The plane was approaching the airport when it crashed and caught fire.

The pilot, who is believed to be the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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Small Plane Carrying Two Crashes in Nova Scotia

A small plane crashed in a wooded area in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada, on August 16th.

The single-engine plane was carrying two people when it crashed into trees.

Both occupants were able to walk after the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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JetBlue Flight Diverts to Buffalo After Crew Members Fall Ill

JetBlue flight B6-19 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, on August 10th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Boston, Massachusetts, to San Diego, California, was diverted after several crew members reported feeling ill.

The plane landed safely.

A pilot and two crew members were taken to Erie County Medical Center. Several other people were examined by medical teams at the airport.

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Allegiant Air Plane Returns to Kentucky due to Engine Problem

Allegiant Air flight G4-533 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Boone County, Kentucky, on July 20th.

The Boeing 757-200 en-route to Las Vegas, Nevada, had to return due to problems with its right engine.

The plane landed safely.

All 203 passengers and 7 crew members remained safe.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Eagle County Regional Airport

A six-seater Cessna Centurion plane made an emergency landing near Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, Colorado, on June 30th.

The plane flying from Montrose, Colorado, was on approach to the Eagle County airport when its engine failed.

The pilot subsequently declared an emergency and landed on McGregor road.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, remained unharmed.

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Small Plane Crashes on California Freeway; 2 Injured

A small plane crash-landed on the 405 freeway in Orange County, California, on June 30th.

Authorities said the pilot had declared an emergency shortly after departing from John Wayne airport, and was trying to return when the plane went down and caught fire.

There were two people aboard at the time; both of them were seriously injured.

No other injuries were reported.

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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Charleston

JetBlue flight B6-913 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 23rd.

The Embraer ERJ-190 plane heading from Westchester County Airport, New York, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted after smoke was noticed in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. All ninety-eight passengers and four crew members remained unharmed.

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Single Engine Plane Crashes in California; 2 Killed

A single-engine plane crashed at Lake Berryessa between Pleasure Cove Marina and Markley Cove Resort in Napa County, California, on the morning of May 8th.

The two men aboard the Icon A5, identified as Jon Murray Karkow, 55, and his passenger Cagri Sever, 41, were killed in the crash. Both were employees of Icon Aircraft.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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PSA Airlines Plane Diverts to Tennessee due to Open Door Indication

PSA Airlines flight AA-5550 had to divert and make an emergency landing at McGhee Tyson Airport, Blount County, Tennessee, on May 8th.

The Canadair CRJ-200 flying on behalf of American Airlines was flying from Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington DC, when it had to divert due to indication of open door.

The plane landed safely.

All 47 passengers and 3 crew members remained safe.

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Small Plane Crash-Lands Near Leesburg Executive Airport, VA

A small plane crash-landed near Leesburg Executive Airport in Loudoun County, Virginia, on April 22nd.

The Sonex experimental plane was heading to Georgia when the pilot decided to return to Leesburg due to bad weather. However, as he was approaching the airport, the plane developed an engine issue, forcing him to crash-land in a field.

The pilot Joseph R. Bryant, 53, of Washington, remained unharmed.

The FAA is investigating.

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Small Plane Crashed in Barrow County, GA; Two Killed

A small plane crashed at Barrow County Airport in Winder, Georgia, on February 16th.

Barrow County Emergency Services Captain Scott Dakin said the airport employees spotted the wreckage while coming back after the lunch break. “When they came down the road they did see the plane in the wood line just along the road here… They called it in, upon our arrival we did have a small fire that was handled by our guys,” he said.

Two people were killed in the crash. They were identified as Shannon Ewing, and his nephew, Henry Ewing.

The accident is being investigated.

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Small Plane Crashed in San Diego County; 1 Killed, 2 Injured

A small plane crashed near Ramona in San Diego County, California, on February 12th.

The Cessna plane, carrying three people, was on an instructional flight when it went down on a mountainside.

A 20-year-old woman was killed in the crash while two other people were injured.

The plane was registered to American Aviation Academy.

The incident is being investigated.