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    Air Transat Flight Diverts to Ireland Due to Smoke in Cabin

    Air TransatAir Transat flight TS-315 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport, Ireland, at 11:46 A.M. on July 17.

    The Airbus A330-200 had to be diverted after smoke was noticed in the cabin. The plane, carrying 313 people, was heading towards Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Italy, at the time.

    The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    According to the airline, the airbus was diverted as a precaution for a technical verification.

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    EasyJet Flight Diverts to Germany after Medical Emergency

    EasyjetEasyJet flight EZY 4784 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Berlin Schönefeld Airport, Germany, on July 16.

    The plane, en-route from Manchester, England to Tel Aviv, Israel, had to be landed in emergency after 3 cabin crew members and some passengers suspiciously started feeling unwell.

    The plane, carrying 175 passengers and 6 crew members, landed uneventfully. All passengers were checked by the medics and 4 of them were hospitalized.

    The flight resumed shortly afterwards.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    Delta Airlines Flight makes Emergency Landing in Washington

    DeltaDelta Airlines flight DL-2469 made an emergency landing at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Washington, at 2:24 A.M. on July 16.

    The Boeing 767-300 was heading to Atlanta, Georgia from Anchorage, Alaska, when the pilot decided to make an emergency landing due to engine fire.

    The plane landed safely and all 255 passengers and 7 crew members remained unhurt.

    The passengers were accommodated in other flights.

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    Sky-Diving Plane Makes Emergency Landing on New Jersey Highway

    cessnaskylanet182tA sky-diving plane had to make an emergency landing at route 72 in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on the morning of July 12.

    The single-engine plane had to be landed in emergency after it apparently lost engine power. The plane was carrying 5 people, including 3 students and an instructor from the Skydive East Coast sky-diving school, at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully. Authorities said the instructor received a minor cut on his arm while everyone else remained unhurt.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Helicopter Carrying Ghana’s President Makes Precautionary Landing due to Bad Weather

    A helicopter, carrying Ghana’s president and his wife, made a precautionary landing in an open field of Apatrampa in Kumasi, Ghana on the night of July 10.

    President John Dramani Mahama, and his wife, Lordina Mahama, were travelling to Accra from Sunyani, when “a sudden storm with high winds closed in”, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.

    The helicopter landed safely.

    Everyone aboard, including the President and his wife, remained unharmed.

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    Jet Airways Plane Diverts to Oman after Bomb Threat

    Jet AirwaysJet Airways flight 9W-536 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Muscat International Airport, Oman, on the afternoon of July 9.

    The plane, en-route to Dubai from Mumbai, had to be landed in emergency after Air Traffic Controllers alerted the pilot about a bomb threat.

    A Jet Airways spokesperson Manish Kalghatgi confirmed, “There was a bomb threat on the flight. It was a serious threat prompting the pilot to land at the closest airport.”

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 54 passengers and 7 crew members remained safe. The flight continued after security clearance.

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    British Airways Flight makes Emergency Landing after Passenger Hits his Wife

    britishairwaysBritish Airways flight 474 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts on July 8.

    The pilot had to divert the plane after a drunk passenger, Darren Halliwell, allegedly hit his wife, Sharon Halliwell, mid-air. The plane was en-route from London Heathrow Airport, UK, to Houston, Texas, at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully.

    Authorities confirmed that the 48 year-old company director would have to face 2 and a half-year prison sentence after assaulting his wife.

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    Thomson Airways Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Larnaca International Airport

    ThomsonThomson Airways flight TOM2334 made an emergency landing at Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus at 9:00 P.M. on July 8.

    The Boeing 767-300, travelling from Manchester, UK, to Larnaca, Cyprus, had to declare an emergency after it experienced short-term air turbulence.

    Among the 328 passengers and 10 crew members aboard, 4 crew members sustained injuries.

    The injured were taken to hospital.

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    Kuwait Airways Flight Diverts to Al Maktoum International Airport

    Kuwait airwaysKuwait Airways flight KU-361 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, on July 7.

    The plane was en-route from Kuwait to Colombo in Sri Lanka, when the pilot detected a technical problem in one of the engines and decided to divert.

    The Airbus A300-600 landed uneventfully.

    The passengers were later accommodated in a replacement plane.

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    Hainan Airlines Flight Returns to Hefei after Indication of Smoke in Cargo Hold

    Hainan AirlinesHainan Airlines flight HU-7244 had to return and make an emergency landing at Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, China on the morning of July 8.

    The Boeing 737-800, heading to Guangzhou, had to be turned back after the crew received indication of smoke in the cargo hold.

    The plane landed safely and was evacuated through emergency slides.

    There were 162 passengers and 9 crew members aboard the plane; authorities said 8 of them sustained injuries during evacuation and were taken to hospitals.

    Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) were investigating.

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    United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Michigan

    United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight 2910 made an emergency landing at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Michigan, at around 2:15 A.M. on July 8.

    The Embraer 145 regional jet was on its way from Denver, Colorado to Traverse City in Michigan, when it had to declare emergency after experiencing trouble with its wing flaps.

    The plane landed safely.

    All 46 passengers on board remained unhurt.

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    Turkish Airlines Airbus Diverts to Dehli after Bomb Threat

    Turkish airlinesTurkish Airlines flight TK 0065 diverted and made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Dehli, India, on July 7.

    The Airbus 330 was heading towards Istanbul, Turkey, from Bangkok, Thailand, when it had to be diverted due to a bomb threat. According to reports, the crew had found a statement written with lipstick on toilet mirror saying, “Bomb in Cargo Hold.”

    The plane, carrying 148 people, landed uneventfully. Civil Aviation spokesperson R.N. Choubey confirmed no bomb was found in the plane.

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    American Airlines Flight Diverts to Texas Due to Hydraulic Problem

    American EagleAmerican Airlines Flight AA-2437 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas, at 1:40 P.M. on July 7.

    The airbus A319-100 was en-route from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California, when the pilot declared emergency due to hydraulic issues.

    The plane landed safely.

    All 127 passengers and 5 crew members aboard remained unharmed and were accommodated in a replacement flight.

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    Suspicious Tablet Forced Turkish Airlines Flight to Land in Belgrade

    Turkish airlinesA Turkish Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at Nikola Tesla International Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 6.

    The plane was diverted due to a suspicious tablet found on-board. The flight was heading from Istanbul to London at the time.

    The plane landed safely and after check-up, it was allowed to continue its journey towards London.

    The suspicious tablet was confiscated by the police.

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    American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Palm Beach International Airport

    American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA-2271 made an emergency landing at Palm Beach International Airport, Florida, on the afternoon of July 6.

    The Boeing 737-800, heading towards West Palm Beach in Florida, from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, had to be diverted due to a problem with one of its flaps.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All 141 people aboard remained safe.

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    Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Rough landing in Denver

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines Flight WN-2869 had to return and make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, at 5:58 p.m. on July 5.

    The Boeing 737-800, en-route to Los Angeles International Airport, had to return due a “performance issue with one of the tires”. It is believed that one of the aircraft’s tires blew during take off.

    The plane made a rough landing at the airport, however, all 183 people aboard remained safe.

    The passengers were later transported in a replacement plane

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    Delta Air Lines Flight Diverts to Norfolk International Airport

    DeltaDelta Air Lines Flight 546 had to make an emergency landing at Norfolk International Airport, Virginia at 3:10 P.M. on July 5.

    The Boeing 737 was heading towards John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, from Dominican Republic, when the pilots received warning of a possible mechanical issue in one of the engines and decided to land as a precaution.

    The plane landed uneventfully.

    All 131 passengers and 6 crew members aboard remained safe and were accommodated in a replacement flight.

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    Cessna Makes Emergency Landing on Mudflats near Anchorage

    A Cessna 180 float plane made an emergency landing on mudflats close to the Birchwood Airport near Anchorage, Alaska, on the afternoon of July 5.

    The pilot decided to land in emergency after the plane lost its power.

    The plane was en-route to Fire Lakes in Eagle River, Anchorage, from Katie Lake in Matanuska-Susitna Valley at the time.

    The pilot, who was the only person aboard, remained safe.

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    Allegiant Air Flight Diverts to St. Petersburg Due to Bad Weather

    AllegiantAllegiant Air flight 977 had to make an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in St. Petersburg, Florida, at 7:53 p.m. on July 3.

    The MD-83 aircraft, en-route to Putna Gorda in Florida, from Asheville, North Carolina, had to divert because of bad weather conditions.

    According to Allegiant, the pilot had to declare emergency before landing when an “indicator light” indicated a “maintenance issue” in the plane.

    The plane, carrying 146 passengers and 6 crew members, landed uneventfully.

    The passengers were adjusted in a replacement flight.

    The issue is being investigated.

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    FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Houston

    FedExA FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on the morning of July 1.

    The Fedex Federal Express McDonnell Douglas MD-10 was heading from Memphis, Tennessee to Harlingen, Texas when it was diverted due to cargo smoke indication.

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were 2 crew members aboard at the time; both of them remained unharmed.

    Inspection team found no evidence of smoke, fire or heat. The plane resumed its journey with a few hours delay.

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    China Southern Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in China

    China SouthernChina Southern Airlines flight CZ3081 had to make an emergency landing at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, China, on the afternoon of July 3.

    The plane, carrying 132 passengers and 7 crew members, was travelling from Guangzhou, China to Bangkok in Thailand, when an engine fire indicator lit up and the pilot decided to land in emergency.

    According to the airline, 14 passengers sustained minor scratches while 2 others had ankle injuries during evacuation.

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    New York Mets’ Flight Diverts to Detroit Due to Medical Emergency

    New York MetsA plane carrying New York Mets’ team made an emergency landing in Detroit, Michigan, on the night of July 2.

    The flight, en-route from New York to Los Angeles, was landed in emergency after Howie Rose, the radio play-by-play broadcaster, fell sick on-board.

    Rose was taken to a hospital in Detroit while the flight continued to Los Angeles after delay of an hour.

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    Delta Airlines Flight Diverts to Shannon Airport

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta Airlines flight DL-73 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport in Ireland, at around 2:48 p.m. on July 3.

    The Boeing 747-400, en-route from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Atlanta, Georgia, declared emergency after an alarm sounded in the cockpit, warning about a possible fire in the cargo hold.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All 392 passengers remained safe.

    Inspection team found no evidence of fire in the cargo hold. The cause of alarm is under investigation.

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    Maldivian Plane Sinks while Attempting Emergency Landing near Kuredu Island Resort

    Maldivian Air Taxi de Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter partially sank into sea while attempting an emergency landing near Kuredu Island Resort in Maldives, on July 2.

    The plane was flying from Komandoo Resort to Kuredu Island Resort when it touched down hard on the surface of the ocean and sustained considerable damage.

    All 11 passengers and 3 crew members remained safe.

    The Accident Investigation Coordination Committee and the CAA are investigating the accident.

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    United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at London Heathrow Airport

    United airlinesUnited Airlines Flight UA914 had to make an emergency landing at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, on July 1.

    The Boeing 767-300 was en-route from Paris to Washington when it was diverted due to a “maintenance issue.”

    Airport authorities confirmed that the plane landed safely. None of the 209 passengers and 10 crew members reported any injuries.

    The plane was taken for inspection.