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    Venice-Bound Germanwings Flight Diverts to Stuttgart Airport

    GermanwingsGermanwings Flight 4U 814 had to divert and make an unscheduled landing at Stuttgart Airport, Germany, on April 4.

    The airline said the Airbus A319, en-route from Cologne, Germany, to Venice, Italy, had to be diverted after the pilot reported suspected oil leakage and shut down one of the engines. “This is a standard safety procedure. It was not an emergency landing,” the statement said.

    The plane landed safely and all 123 passengers and 5 crew members remained safe.

    The aircraft was taken for inspection while an alternate plane was arranged for the passengers.

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    United Airlines Jet Returns to SFO due to Medical Emergency

    United airlinesUnited Airlines flight 1188 had to turn back and make an emergency landing at San Francisco International Airport, California, on April 1.

    Authorities said the Boeing 757-300 aircraft was en-route to Boston, Massachusetts, when the pilots sought permission to return due to a sick flight attendant.

    The plane landed back uneventfully and the ill flight attendant was rushed to a nearby hospital.

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    United Airlines Flight Returns to SFO

    United airlinesUnited Airlines Flight 5064 had to return and make an emergency landing at San Francisco International Airport, California, on April 1.

    The plane, bound for Calgary, Canada, had to turn back some 30 minutes into the flight after the crew reported smoky odor in the cabin.

    The plane landed uneventfully and everyone aboard remained safe.

    The flight was being operated by SkyWest Airlines.

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    Jet Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mumbai after Bird Strike

    Jet AirwaysJet Airways flight 9W 541 had to make an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, on March 31.

    Authorities said the pilot requested an emergency landing after a bird hit the aircraft. According to an airline spokesperson, “The captain of Jet Airways flight 9W 541 from Dubai to Mumbai reported a bird hit while landing. A thorough inspection of the aircraft was carried out and no damage was reported.”

    There were 110 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

    The incident temporarily closed the runway due to which, 4 flights were asked to abort landing while 5 other incoming flights, including 4 Indigo flights and 1 Jet Airways flight, were diverted to other airports.

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    Bird-Struck U.S. Airways Jet Returns to BWI Airport

    US Airways expressA U.S. Airways flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Baltimore–Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 29.

    According to airport spokesperson Jonathan Green, the plane, heading to phoenix, had to return after a bird hit its windshield.

    The plane landed back uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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    Bomb Threat Prompts Turkish Airlines Jet to Divert

    Turkish airlinesTurkish Airlines flight 15 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Casablanca, Morocco, on March 30.

    The Boeing 777 was en-route from Istanbul, Turkey, to Sao Paulo, Brazil, when the crew received a note on which ‘bomb’ was written. The crew then reported the situation and sought permission for an emergency landing.

    The plane landed uneventfully and was thoroughly searched for any explosives. However, the airline confirmed that nothing was found.

    All 256 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

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    Emirates Jet Diverted due to Medical Emergency

    EmiratesAn Emirates flight made an emergency stop at Gatwick Airport in Crawley, England, on March 29.

    According to an airport spokesperson, the flight, heading from JFK International Airport in New York to Dubai, was diverted due to a medical emergency.

    The plane safely landed at 10:51 p.m.

    The nature of medical emergency is not clear at the moment.

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    Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Istanbul after Bomb Threat

    Turkish airlinesTurkish Airlines flight TK-52 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 29.

    The flight took off for Tokyo, Japan, at around 1:30 a.m, however, just minutes into the flight, the crew received a message indicating possible C-4 explosive on-board. The pilot immediately reported the situation and requested an emergency return.

    The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    Police teams thoroughly searched the aircraft but no explosive material was found.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at South Carolina Highway

    A Cessna 206 had to make an emergency landing on Highway 29 in Wellford, South Carolina, on March 26.

    The plane, carrying members of a professional skydiving team ‘ Team Fastrax’, was heading to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greer, for refueling. However, its engine failed before it could make it to the airport.

    The plane made a safe emergency landing and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    According to Pilot Hollis Collins, they were going to perform at Cooper River Bridge Run.

    The plane was able to take off from the highway on March 27.

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    Biman Bangladesh Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Dhaka

    Biman Bangladesh AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG 0085 had to make an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 28.

    The Airbus 310 was coming from Singapore when the pilot reported a fire warning from one of its engines and requested an emergency landing.

    The plane landed safely and none of the 210 passengers aboard was harmed.

    Authorities said it was a false alarm and no evidence of fire was found.

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    Experimental Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Cache County Hay Field

    A home built experimental plane made an emergency landing in an open hay field near 4800 West and Highway 218 in Cache county, Utah, on March 28.

    Authorities said the plane took off from Logan Cache Airport and was flying over the Trenton area when it began experiencing engine trouble. The pilot, identified as John Kerr, 74, of Logan, then decided to return to the airport, however, the plane’s engine failed midway.

    The aircraft made a hard landing and sustained major damage. The pilot remained uninjured.

    The incident is being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.

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    U.S. Airways Flight Diverts to Houston due to Engine Malfunction

    US Airways expressU.S. Airways Flight 5568 made an emergency landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas, on March 27.

    Emergency was declared aboard the plane after it developed some engine issues. The flight, operated by Mesa Airlines, was en-route from Charlotte to Austin at the time.

    The plane safely landed shortly after 6 p.m. None of the 83 people aboard was harmed.

    An American Airlines official Matt Miller said, “Our mechanics are trying to determine if the plane is flyable and can continue to Austin.”

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    US Airways Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Cracked Windshield

    US AirwaysA US Airways express flight made an emergency landing at Burlington International Airport, Vermont, on March 26.

    The plane was heading from Philadelphia to Montreal when the pilot reported a windshield crack and requested an emergency landing. According to Burlington airport operations foreman Doug Wood, “The crack was reportedly getting larger and working its way down the windshield, so the pilots elected to get the plane on the ground as soon as possible and have it inspected before they did lose the windshield.”

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 50 passengers aboard remained safe.

    The airline said passengers will be transported to Montreal via bus.

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    Vueling Flight Returns to Barcelona for an Emergency Landing

    VuelingA Vueling flight had to return and make an emergency landing at El Prat airport in Barcelona, Spain, on March 26.

    The Airbus A320 took off for Munich, Germany, at around 6 a.m. However, just minutes later, the captain reported a burning smell on board and requested an emergency landing.

    The plane landed back uneventfully. All 137 passengers aboard remained safe.

    The airline accommodated the passengers in an alternate flight.

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    PIA Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lahore

    piaA Pakistan International Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Pakistan, on March 24.

    Authorities said the plane, flying from Madina, Saudi Arabia, had to declare an emergency after its wheels jammed.

    The plane landed safely and was towed to the terminal. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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    Private Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Off Coast of Taylors Island

    SeaA private helicopter made an emergency landing into the water off of Taylor’s Island, Maryland, on March 25.

    Authorities said the helicopter apparently experienced a mechanical issue, after which, the pilot radioed a distress call and made a hard landing in around 4 feet of water.

    There were 2 people aboard at the time, including the pilot Vincent T. Giglio, 45, of New Jersey, and his passenger, Ronald F. Lopes, 61, of New York; both of them remained unharmed.

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    UTair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Russia

    UTairUTair flight UT369 had to make an emergency landing at Pulkovo International Airport in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on March 25.

    The crew sought permission for an emergency landing after one of the engines of Boeing 737 aircraft failed. The flight was en-route from Moscow to St Petersburg at the time.

    The plane landed safely. None of the 78 passengers and crew members was harmed.

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    Woman Gives Birth On Board Qatar Airways Flight

    QatarA Qatar Airways flight had to make an emergency landing in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, on March 22.

    The Boeing 777, heading from Miami to Doha, had to be diverted after a passenger went into labor midair. According to Gander International Airport safety manager Brian Hicks, “Thirty minutes before the plane was preparing to land, she gave birth to a baby boy… There were two doctors on board, they assisted with the birth.”

    The plane landed uneventfully. The mother and baby were shifted to hospital.

    The flight resumed shortly afterwards.

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    Air China Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hefei

    Air ChinaAir China flight CA1802 made an emergency landing at Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in Hefei, China, on March 24.

    The Boeing 737-800 departed from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and was heading to Beijing when smoke was detected in its cockpit. The crew then contacted Hefei air traffic management and sought permission for an emergency landing.

    The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    The aircraft was taken for maintenance while the passengers were accommodated in another flight.

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    Easyjet Flight Diverts to Bournemouth Airport due to Medical Emergency

    EasyjetEasyjet flight EZY6401 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bournemouth Airport, England, on March 23.

    The flight was en-route from Newcastle to Barcelona when a passenger fell sick midair. The crew then reported the medical emergency and diverted the plane to Bournemouth Airport.

    The plane landed uneventfully.

    An Easyjet spokesperson said, “The passenger was met by paramedics and the flight is now continuing to Barcelona… We apologise for any inconvenience experienced due to the diversion and resulting delay.”

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    Emirates Flight Makes Priority Landing in Newcastle

    EmiratesEmirates flight EK35 had to make a priority landing in Newcastle, England, on March 23.

    Authorities said the plane, flying from Dubai, declared an emergency at around 11 a.m. due to a medical emergency on board.

    According to an airline spokesperson, “The aircraft landed safely and the passenger was met and attended to by medical staff.”

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    Ryanair Flight Diverts to Barcelona due to Faulty Fire Extinguisher

    RyanairRyanair FR8321 had to make an emergency landing in Barcelona, Spain, early on March 19.

    The plane was en-route from London Stansted to Valencia, Spain, when a fire extinguisher went off in the cockpit, forcing the pilots to use oxygen masks. The pilots then reported the situation and requested an emergency landing at Barcelona Airport.

    The plane landed uneventfully. Passengers remained seated while an engineer replaced the faulty fire extinguisher.

    The flight resumed shortly afterwards.

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    Condor Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Shannon Airport

    CondorCondor flight DE-4156 had to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on March 19.

    The Boeing 767-300 was heading from Frankfurt, Germany to Cancun, Mexico, when a smoke alarm went off. The pilot then diverted the flight to Shannon Airport, where it made a safe emergency landing.

    All 238 people aboard remained unharmed.

    The airline arranged an alternate aircraft for passengers.

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    Small Plane Hits Deer During Take Off; Makes Safe Emergency Landing

    Williamsport Regional AirportA small plane had to make an emergency landing at Williamsport Regional Airport in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, on March 18.

    Authorities said the plane, carrying 2 people, hit a deer while taking off from Northumberland County Airport. The pilot immediately reported the incident to ATC, saying he did not know how significant the damage was.

    The single-engine plane landed uneventfully at Williamsport Regional Airport and no injuries were reported.

    The aircraft did not sustain any major damage.

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    Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ewa Beach Construction Site

    A Robinson R22 helicopter made an emergency landing at a construction site in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, at around 12:45 p.m. on March 17.

    According to helicopter’s owner George Hanzawa of George’s Aviation Services Inc., the aircraft was heading from Honolulu to Kalaeloa when the pilot heard a strange sound. He then decided to make an emergency landing as a precaution.

    The helicopter was carrying 2 people at the time, including the pilot; both of them remained unharmed.

    The aircraft was not damaged.