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EgyptAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Cairo

EgyptAir flight 802 made an emergency landing in Cairo, Egypt, on August 29th.

The plane was flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, when the crew declared an emergency due to an issue with the wheels.

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

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LGW Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter Plane Returns to Germany due to Landing Gear Problem

LGW Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter flight AB-8512 had to return and make an emergency landing at Berlin Tegel Airport, Tegel, Germany, on July 26th.

The de Havilland Dash 8-400 flying on behalf of Air Berlin to Salzburg, Austria, had to return due to some issue with its landing gear.

The plane landed safely.

All 61 people aboard remained safe.

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China Eastern Airlines Plane Hits Severe Turbulence; 26 Injured

China Eastern Airlines flight MU-774 encountered severe turbulence on the way to Kunming, China, on June 18th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane was flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, when it hit severe turbulence that injured twenty-six passengers.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

Authorities said four passengers suffered serious injuries while twenty-two others received minor injuries. They were taken to hospitals.

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Norwegian Air Shuttle Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Shannon Airport

Norwegian Air Shuttle flight DY-7019 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on June 11th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane heading from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was diverted due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely. All two hundred and ninety-four people aboard remained unharmed.

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American Airlines Flight Diverts to Charles de Gaulle Airport

American Airlines flight AA-65 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, on June 4th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane heading from Zurich, Switzerland, to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was diverted after the crew reported fumes on board.

The plane, carrying 151 passengers and 11 crew members, landed safely. Two crew members were taken to a hospital.

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American Airlines Plane Returns to Chicago due to Communication Radio Problem

American Airlines flight AA-150 had to return and make an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on May 18th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, but had to turn back after the crew reported an issue with the primary communication radio.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Mount Cook Airlines Plane Returns to New Zealand due to Technical Issue

Mount Cook Airlines flight NZ-5184 had to return and make an emergency landing at Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand, on May 11th.

The Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, flying on behalf of ANZ Air New Zealand towards Palmerston North, New Zealand, had to return due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely.

All 56 people aboard remained safe.

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Azul Linhas Aereas Plane makes Safe Landing in Brazil after Smoke in Cabin

Azul Linhas Aereas flight AD-4966 made a safe emergency landing at Aeroporto de Uberlândia – Tenente Coronel Aviador César Bombonato, Brazil, on May 9th.

The Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A flying from Sao Paulo, Brazil, was about to reach the destination when crew noticed smoke in its cabin.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.

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Air France Plane Rejects Take-off in Martinique due to Smoke from Landing Gear

Air France flight AF-4001 rejecting taking-off at Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport, Forte de France, Martinique, France, on April 16th.

The Airbus A340-300 en-route to Moscow, Russia, was about to take-off due to smoke emerging from its landing gear.

The plane towed to the apron uneventfully.

All 266 people aboard remained safe.

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Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Caracas

Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela flight VH-302 had to return and make an emergency landing in Caracas, Venezuela, on February 12th.

The plane took off for Porlamar, Venezuela, but had to return shortly afterwards after one of the engines emitted flames and a loud bang.

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

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Kenya Airways Flight Returns to Nairobi due to Loss of Cabin Pressure

Kenya Airways flight KQ-112 had to return and make an emergency landing in Nairobi, Kenya, on December 28th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane took off for Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, but had to return shortly afterwards due to loss of cabin pressure.

The passenger oxygen masks were deployed as the plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

PIA Plane Crashes in Pakistan; 48 Feared Dead
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PIA Plane Crashes in Pakistan; 48 Feared Dead

piaPakistan International Airlines flight PK-661 crashed in Havelian, near Abbottabad, Pakistan, at around 4:45 pm on December 7.

The Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-500 flying from Chitral to Islamabad, Pakistan, crashed due to the failure of its left engine. The plane had lost control with the radar shortly before it hit the ground.

The wreckage caught fire right after the crash.

There were 42 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time. All of them were killed.

The black boxes have been recovered and handed over to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The investigation is underway.