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    United Flight Diverts to Spokane due to Engine Problem

    new-united-logoUnited Airlines flight 273 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Spokane, Washington, shortly before 7 p.m. on December 21.

    The flight, en-route from Seattle to Newark, NJ, was diverted after the Airbus A320 lost power to one of its two engines.

    The plane landed uneventfully and no one aboard was injured.

    An alternate aircraft was arranged for the passengers.

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    F-15 Jet Lands in Emergency at Frenso Base

    An F-15 fighter plane had to make an emergency landing at the 144th Fighter Wing’s Air National Guard Base in Frenso, California, on December 19.

    The jet took off for a routine training flight, however, it had to land back in emergency due to a landing gear malfunction. Col. Clay Garrison, a 144th Fighter Wing commander, said the plane’s wheel failed to retract after it took off and therefore, an arresting gear was employed to help it land safely.

    The pilot remained uninjured.

    The aircraft was taken for examining the cause of landing gear malfunction.

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    United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Cleveland

    new-united-logoA United Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 17.

    The flight, en-route from Los Angeles, California to Newark, New Jersey, was diverted after the pilot reported possible smoke on board.

    The plane landed safely and no one aboard was hurt.

    An Airline spokesperson confirmed that the passengers were accommodated in other flights to Newark.

    The cause of smoke is being investigated.

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    United Airlines Flight Returns to Heathrow Airport

    new-united-logoUnited Airlines flight UA28 had to return and make an emergency landing at London Heathrow Airport on December 17.

    The Boeing 767-400 was heading to Newark, New Jersey when some ‘maintenance issues’ forced the pilot to turn back.

    The plane circled over the English Channel for hours before it landed back safely, shortly before 4 p.m. All 227 passengers and 13 crew members were safely evacuated.

    An airline spokesperson said, “Our maintenance team is currently inspecting the aircraft…Our customer service team at Heathrow is providing assistance to customers and is making arrangements for them to complete their journeys…We regret any inconvenience experienced by our customers.”

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    Engine Catches Fire Midair; Flybe Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Belfast

    FlybeFlybe flight BE130 made an emergency landing at Belfast international airport, Northern Ireland, on the night of December 16.

    The flight, en-route from Glasgow to Belfast City Airport, was diverted after one of its engines caught fire midair.

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 76 passengers and 4 crew members remained unharmed.

    The airline said in a statement, “Flybe can confirm that flight BE130 from Glasgow to Belfast City diverted to Belfast International Airport due a small engine fire, which was extinguished before landing…At no time was the safety and wellbeing of passengers compromised…Flybe operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers guidelines.”

    The cause of engine fire is under investigation.

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    AA Flight Diverted to Japan after Hitting Turbulence; 14 Injured

    American AirlinesAmerican Airlines Flight 280 was forced to make an emergency landing at Narita international airport in Japan, early on December 17.

    The plane heading from Seoul, South Korea, to Dallas, Texas, had to be diverted after it encountered severe turbulence.

    The flight, carrying 255 people, landed at around 12:55 a.m. Authorities said atleast 14 people were injured due to turbulence. Five of them were shifted to hospital while the others were treated at the scene.

    The Airline said in a statement, “American’s primary concern at this time is for our passengers and crew on board the airplane and our team in Narita is providing assistance.”

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    Plane Experiences Technical Issue, Vietnam Airlines Pilot Accidentally Sends Hijacking Signal

    Vietnam airlinesVietnam Airlines flight VN1266 had to make an emergency landing at Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, on the afternoon of December 16.

    The pilot of the flight, en-route from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh, sought permission for emergency landing after the cabin began de-pressurizing and oxygen masks deployed. However, instead of sending the ’general emergency’ code 7700, the pilot mistakenly sent code 7500 which means ‘unlawful interference’.

    Emergency services were ready at the scene to handle hijacking situation when the Airbus A321-200 landed safely. None of the 140 people aboard was harmed.

    The situation later got cleared and the airline released a statement confirming that the emergency landing was due to a technical issue and there was no hijacking incident.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Billings

    250px-Delta_logo.svgA Delta airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Billings, Montana, at around 7:30 p.m. on December 15.

    The Boeing 767 was en-route from Seattle to Paris when the crew requested emergency landing due to an electrical odor on-board.

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 203 passengers and 10 crew members remained unharmed.

    The technicians examined the aircraft and cleared it for resuming its journey.

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    Sunwing Flight Lands in Wilmington due to Medical Emergency

    SunwingSunwing Flight 764 had to make an emergency landing at Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington, North Carolina, on the afternoon of December 14.

    The pilot of the plane, en-route from Montreal, Canada to Freeport, Bahamas, sought permission for emergency landing after a 60-year-old passenger began experiencing heart attack symptoms midair. There were 198 people aboard at the time.

    The flight landed without incident and the sick passenger was immediately taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

    The airline said an alternate aircraft would be arranged for the passengers.

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    Air France Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Heat from Vegetables

    Air FranceAir France flight AF-733 had to make an emergency landing at Shannon airport, Ireland, at around 10 a.m. on December 14.

    The Boeing 747-, heading from the Dominican Republic to Paris, had to land in emergency after a fire alarm went off.

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 156 people aboard remained unharmed.

    A replacement plane was arranged for the passengers.

    It was later found that the heat from a cargo of vegetables triggered the fire alarm.

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    Bird-Struck Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing at BWI

    southwestnySouthwest Airlines flight 3118 was forced to make an emergency landing at Baltimore–Washington International Airport, Maryland, at 8:49 p.m. on December 12.

    Emergency protocols were deployed at the airport after the pilot reported a bird strike. The flight from San Antonio was approaching BWI at the time.

    The plane landed safely and all 142 passengers and 5 crew members remained unharmed.

    The aircraft was taken for examination.

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    Passenger Throws Hot Water at Flight Attendant; Air Asia Plane Returns to Bangkok

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    An Air Asia Flight had to return and make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 11.

    The charter flight was on its way to Nanjing, China, when a Chinese passenger threw boiling hot water and noodles at a flight attendant.

    The airline said in statement, “An unidentified female passenger assaulted the flight attendant with the hot liquid after becoming dissatisfied with the service…The captain of the flight decided to return the plane to Don Mueang Airport deeming her actions as endangering to other passengers and impeding in-flight service.”

    The plane landed safely and the flight attendant was given medical aid.

    The unruly passengers, along with 3 accompanying people, were removed from the plane.

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    Plane Carrying Girls Volleyball Team Makes Rough Landing in Alaska

    A twin-engine Piper Navajo aircraft, carrying the girls volleyball team from Koliganek, Alaska, had to make a rough landing at King Salmon airport, Alaska, on December 10.

    The plane, transporting the volleyball team for state tournament in Anchorage, had to land in emergency after its landing gear got damaged during take-off from Koliganek.

    The aircrafts’ landing gear buckled after it touched the runway and skidded some 1,000 feet before coming to stop.

    All the passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

    Team’s Assistant coach Anastasia Ishnook said, “Our girls are really strong…They kept it together…The pilot was really nice…He said he was sorry it happened today but he couldn’t have had better passengers.”

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    Small Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing on a Duplin County Road

    PiperA Piper aircraft made an emergency landing on River Road, near Interstate 40, in Duplin County, North Carolina, on the afternoon of December 11.

    The plane, en-route from Maryland to Wilmington, was forced to land in emergency after it lost oil pressure. Authorities said the pilot was trying to land at Wallace Airport but could not make it to there and landed on a road.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, remained uninjured. He managed to push the aircraft off the road immediately after landing.

    The plane’s right wing sustained minor damage.

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    Joy Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Northwest China

    Joy AirJoy Air flight JR1518 made an emergency landing in Yulin, Shaanxi province of China, on December 11.

    The plane, heading from Yinchuan to Taiyuan, was diverted after the pilot suspected release of undercarriage.

    The plane landed uneventfully and no one was injured.

    The plane’s inspection revealed that the landing gear had opened midair. The cause of incident is under investigation.

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    PIA Jet Returns to Karachi Due to Engine Failure

    pia-logoPakistan International Airlines flight PK 521 had to return and make an emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan, on December 11.

    The ATR-42-500 aircraft, heading to Turbat, Balochistan, was forced to return after one of its engines failed.

    The plane safely touched the runway at 7:40 a.m.

    All the passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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    E- Cigarette Prompts Southwest Jet Emergency Landing in Baltimore

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 3654 had to make an emergency landing in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 10.

    The decision for emergency landing was made after a smoke detector set off. The plane was en-route from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

    The Boeing 737 landed uneventfully and all 118 passengers and 5 crew members remained unhurt.

    The airline said in a statement that the fire detector went off after a passenger used an e-cigarette in the lavatory.

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    PIA Jet Returns to Toronto Airport

    pia-logoPakistan International Airlines flight PK-782 had to return and make an emergency landing in Toronto, Canada, on December 7.

    The Boeing 777-200, bound for Karachi, Pakistan, had to return after the pilot reported that the cabin was not pressurizing properly.

    The plane landed uneventfully and was taken for examination.

    The aircraft had first attempted to depart from Toronto on December 5 but returned immediately due to cabin pressurization issue. The technicians at Air Canada Hangers conducted maintenance after which it was cleared to take off again 2 days later.

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    Fourth Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in 48 Hours

    QantasA Qantas flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Hobart Airport in Tasmania, Australia, on the evening of December 9.

    The Melbourne-bound Boeing 717 had to turn back, just 20 minutes after taking off, after a warning system indicated a technical issue with the aircraft.

    The plane landed safely and was taken for examination.

    The flight was able to depart again at 7:40 p.m.

    This is the 4th emergency landing of a Qantas jet within 48 hours. The airline insisted that the incidents were un-related. According to Qantas chief Alan Joyce, “We have really high reliability. We have low levels of turnbacks compared to most of the world fleets.”

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    Southwest Flight Diverted to LAX after Woman Gives Birth Midair

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest airlines flight 623 had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on the morning of December 9.

    The flight, heading from San Francisco to Phoenix, was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport after a passenger went into labor and gave birth midair.

    The plane landed safely and the mother and her new born were shifted to a hospital. According to spokesperson of Los Angeles Fire Department Erik Scott, “LAFD praises an ER RN that assisted the mother in giving birth prior to our arrival.”

    The flight was able to resume the journey with a 2.5 hours delay.

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    Qantas Flight Returns to Perth Due to Unusual Odor in Cabin

    QantasQantas flight QF904 had to return and make an emergency landing at Perth Airport, Australia, at 2:47 p.m. on December 8.

    The flight, heading from Perth to Karratha, had to return after an unusual odor was detected in the aircraft’s cabin.

    The Boeing 737, carrying around 85 people, landed uneventfully. St John Ambulance examined more than 75 people for smoke inhalation.

    The cause of odor is under investigation.

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    Faulty Air-Conditioning System Prompts Qantas Jet to Make Priority Landing in Perth

    QantasQantas flight QF2 had to divert and make a priority landing at Perth Airport, Australia, on December 8.

    The Airbus A380 was on its way from Dubai to Sydney when a fault in its air-conditioning system was noticed. The pilot then quickly descended to 10,000 feet and sought permission for a priority landing in Perth.

    The plane landed safely and no one was hurt.

    An airline spokesperson said, “It was a fault with the air-conditioning so the engineers are having a look at that now.”

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    US Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing after 2 Passengers, 14 Crew Members Fall Sick

    US AirwaysU.S. Airways flight US797 had to make an unscheduled landing at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, at around 1:38 a.m. Local time on December 6.

    The Airbus A330, carrying 129 passengers and 14 crew members, was en-route from Tel Aviv, Israel to Philadelphia when a foul odor started to sicken the passengers and crew members.

    Authorities said the pilot had to divert to Rome after 2 passengers and all 14 crew members suffered from red eyes and started vomiting midair. The plane landed uneventfully and all 16 of them were given medical treatment.

    According to the airline, “The aircraft is being evaluated by our maintenance team to determine what may have caused the odor.”

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    Small Plane Flips Over after Landing in Emergency near Sussex Airport

    A Cessna 210 flipped over after making an emergency landing in a field near Sussex Airport, New Jersey, at around 10:58 a.m. on December 4.

    The incident happened when the plane was carrying a pilot and 5 skydivers. All of them sustained minor injuries and were treated by Wantage Emergency Squad.

    The pilot, identified as Richard Winstock, 46, is the co-owner of Skydive Sussex as well as the national director of the U.S. Parachute Association. He said he had to land in emergency due to some engine troubles and that the muddy field caused the plane to overturn.

    The passengers were identified as 41-year-old Ryan Leak, of Paterson, 48-year-old Caig Vanetten, Saugerties, New York, 26-year-old Matthew Vidusek, of Hampshire, 28-year-old Chris Delpozzo, of Troy and 25-year-old Kurt Steinbruch, of Wyckoff.

    The incident is under investigation.