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Swift Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at St. Louis Downtown Airport

January 11, 2017

Swift Air flight Q7-5017 had to return and make an emergency landing at St. Louis Downtown Airport, Illinois, on January 8th.

The plane took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The plane was carrying ice hockey team of the Dallas Stars at the time.

Spirit Airlines Flight Diverts to Lubbock Due to Foul Odor

January 7, 2017

Spirit Airlines flight NK-866 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, on January 4th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was diverted after the crew noticed a foul odor on-board.

The plane landed safely. All 94 people aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa

December 29, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-2457 made an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida, on December 24th.

The plane was flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, when it experienced a hydraulic failure, prompting the pilots to perform an alternate gear extension.

The plane landed safely. There were 145 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas

December 20, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-1129 had to make an emergency landing in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 15th.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 plane was flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Indianapolis, Indiana, when a passenger’s e-cigarette overheated and started emitting smoke.

The crew diverted the plane to Little Rock where it landed safely.

All 137 people aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines Flight Diverts to Denver due to Engine Issue

December 13, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-2400 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Denver, Colorado, on December 11th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane heading from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Vail, Colorado, was diverted due to an engine issue.

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

Boeing | cabin pressure | Emergency | Southwest | USA

Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Dallas due to Cabin Pressure Issues

December 10, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-43 had to return and make an emergency landing in Dallas, Texas, on December 7th.

The Boeing 737-300 plane took off for Houston, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported issues with cabin pressure.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

American Airlines | Emergency | engine shut down | USA

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Albuquerque

November 29, 2016

American Eagle American Airlines flight AA-1693 made an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 27th.

The plane was flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Las Vegas, Nevada, when the crew needed to shut down one of the engines and decided to divert to Albuquerque.

The plane landed safely. All 178 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

Virgin America Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DFW Airport

October 28, 2016

Virgin America flight VX-762 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on October 27th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from to Dallas Love Field, Texas, to LaGuardia Airport, New York, when the crew decided to divert due to rudder issues.

The plane landed safely. All 92 people aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | fuel leak | Helicopter | Texas | USA

Medical Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Dallas

October 28, 2016

A PHI Air Medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing at West Mockingbird Lane and Irving Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, on October 26th.

The aircraft was on its way to pick up a patient when the pilot reported a possible fuel leak and decided to make an emergency landing.

The helicopter landed safely. No injuries were reported.

“We dispatched a different aircraft to pick up the specialized maternal team and complete the transport… We are grateful that the appropriate protocols were followed and all are safe”, PHI Air Medical said in statement.

American Eagle Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kentucky

September 27, 2016

American Eagle flight 5946 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Louisville International Airport, Kentucky, on September 25th.

The plane was heading from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio, when the crew reported a mechanical problem and decided to divert.

The plane landed safely. There were 51 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Disruptive Passenger

September 24, 2016

American Eagle American Airlines Flight 2542 had to make an emergency landing at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, Texas, on September 22nd.

The plane heading from Ontario, California, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was diverted after a passenger started yelling and banging on the cockpit door.

The plane landed safely. The disruptive passenger, identified as 24-year-old Jerry Nguyen, was arrested.

The flight resumed with the remaining 143 people onboard.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Flaps Problem

May 16, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-1427 made an emergency landing in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 11th.

The Boeing 737-800, flying from Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport, Texas, was on final approach when the crew reported that the flaps are not moving from 25 to 30 degrees.

The pilot initiated a go around and 15 minutes later landed safely. No injuries were reported.

Dallas-Bound American Airlines Flight Diverts to Memphis

May 15, 2016

American Airlines flight 2398 made an emergency landing in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 14th.

The plane, heading from Nashville, Tennessee, to Dallas, Texas, was diverted due to smell of smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 141 passengers and 5 crew members remained safe.

American Airlines Flight Returns to Seattle after Bird Strike

May 1, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-2310 had to return and make an emergency landing at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Washington, on April 27th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. All 150 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

Mesa Airlines Plane Rejects Takeoff in Texas

April 22, 2016

Mesa Airlines flight YV-5631/ AA-5631 had to abort takeoff at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, Texas, on April 20th.

The Canadair CRJ-900 was about to takeoff for Columbia, South Carolina, when the crew had to abort taking off due to a flight control issue.

The plane remained on the taxiway, and resumed flight after 40 minutes.

Southwest Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Wichita

April 12, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-50 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Mid Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas, on April 10th.

The Boeing 737-300 was en-route from Dallas, Texas, to Kansas City, Missouri, when the crew reported loss of cabin pressure and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed safely. All 143 passengers and 5 crew members remained unhurt.

American Airlines | Diversion | USA | weather

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas due to Bad Weather

April 2, 2016

American Airlines flight 3358 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 30th.

The aircraft was heading from Dallas, Texas to Memphis, Tennessee, when it encountered bad weather, resulting in extreme turbulence inside the plane, prompting it to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

Two flight attendants received minor injuries while the passengers remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Crash | fuel | Grumman | USA

Small Plane Crash in Texas Injures Father and Son

March 27, 2016

A small plane crashed near Clark Field Municipal Airport in Stephenville, Texas, on March 26th.

The 1974 Grumman Lynx plane was flying from Dallas when it ran out of fuel and landed nose down, around 1 mile from the airport.

The plane was carrying two people at the time, including the pilot Richard Abila, 40, and his son Aaron Abila, 17. Both of them were injured and were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.

American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Wichita

March 8, 2016

An American Eagle flight made an emergency landing at Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas, on March 7th.

The Embraer jet, heading from Grand Island, Nebraska, to Dallas, Texas, had to be diverted after a smoke detector went off in the baggage compartment.

The plane landed safely. All 55 people on-board remained unhurt.

No evidence of fire was found upon inspection.

United Express Flight Diverts to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

February 26, 2016

United Express flight 6183 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on February 24th.

The Embraer ERJ-175 took off from Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, and was heading to San Antonio, Texas, when it lost cabin pressure, forcing the pilot to divert.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

The flight was operated by Mesa Airlines.

AA Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mississippi

December 6, 2015

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Meridian, Mississippi, on December 5.

The plane, operated by ExpressJet, was heading from Dallas, Texas, to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina, when the crew reported a crack in the windshield and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged another aircraft for the passengers.

American Airlines | Emergency | mechanical failure | USA

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

November 29, 2015

American Airlines flight 2777 made an emergency landing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina, on November 27.

According to the airline, the plane was heading from Dallas to Columbia when it experienced mechanical issues and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 39 passengers and 3 crew members remained uninjured.

The plane was being operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

American Airlines Plane Diverts to California due to Flaps Problem

November 18, 2015

American Airlines flight AA-2472 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California, on November 16.

The Boeing, en-route from San Diego, California, to Dallas, Texas, had to divert due to a problem with its flaps.

The plane landed safely.

All 182 passengers and 6 crew members remained unhurt.

AA Flight Returns to Jacksonville International Airport due to Mechanical Issue

November 13, 2015

American Airlines flight 1373 had to return and make an emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport, Florida, on November 12.

The MD-80 plane took off for Dallas, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards after the pilot reported a mechanical problem.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 140 passengers and 5 crew members remained unhurt.

American Airlines | bird strike | USA

American Airline Flight 1491 Strikes a Bird

March 15, 2014

A Tulsa-Dallas American Airlines flight stroke a bird, after which it had to return and make emergency landing at Tulsa International Airport.

The flight 1491 took off at around 10:30 am on Friday March 14, 2014, carrying 182 passengers and 7 crew members. Shortly after departing, it hit a bird and had to land back at the Tulsa International Airport.

All passengers and crew members were safely de-planed.