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    United Airlines Flight Returns to Washington Dulles International Airport

    new-united-logoUnited Airlines Flight 1564 had to return and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on the night of November 17.

    The Boeing 757 departed for San Francisco International Airport at around 6:30 p.m., but was forced to turn back due to a mechanical issue.

    The plane, carrying 151 passengers and 6 crew members, landed uneventfully. No one was injured.

    An airline official said, “Our maintenance team is currently inspecting the aircraft, and we will accommodate passengers to San Francisco later this evening.”

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    Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Bird Strike

    AlaskaAlaska Airlines flight 349 had to return and make an emergency landing at Oakland International Airport, California, on November 14.

    According to the airline authorities, the Seattle-bound flight took off at 6:47 p.m. but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

    The plane landed uneventfully and none of the 150 passengers was harmed. The aircraft was grounded for repair.

    A replacement plane was arranged for the passengers.

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    United Flight Returns to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

    new-united-logoUnited Flight 4412 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 13.

    The plane departed at 10:13 p.m. and immediately turned around and landed back uneventfully at 10:20 p.m.

    No one was injured.

    Airport authorities said they were not sure what caused the emergency landing.

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    Horizon Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Pasco

    Horizon AirHorizon Air flight 2133 had to make an emergency landing at Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington, at around 4:05 p.m. on November 13.

    According to Horizon Air spokesperson Halley Knigge, the pilots declared emergency due to a pressurization issue in cabin. The flight was heading from Boise to Seattle at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully and none of the 76 passengers and 4 crew members was injured.

    An alternate aircraft was arranged which took the passengers to Seattle.

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    Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ocean Off Cocoa Beach Pier

    A Challenger II amateur-built experimental seaplane made an emergency landing in ocean water, around 2 miles south of Cocoa Beach Pier, Florida, at about 12:50 p.m. on November 13.

    The Brevard County sheriff’s office confirmed that the pilot decided to make an emergency landing after the seaplane developed some engine problems.

    The pilot remained uninjured. His identity has not yet been disclosed.

    The red-colored plane is registered to a Virginia Beach resident Charles Guiter.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Unusual Odor in Cockpit Forced Lufthansa Flight to Divert

    LufthansaLufthansa flight LH2505 made an emergency landing at Stuttgart Airport, Germany, on November 13.

    The flight heading from Manchester to Munich wad forced to land in emergency after an unusual odor was discovered in the cockpit.

    Ambulances and fire services were put on alert at the airport when the Airbus A321-231 landed uneventfully. All 82 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

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    Bird-Struck GoAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad

    GoAirGoAir flight 368 had to return and make an emergency landing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, at around 9:30 a.m. on November 11.

    The plane, carrying 116 passengers, was forced to return after a bird hit it just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The flight was heading to Mumbai at the time.

    The plane landed safely and none of the passengers and crew members was injured.

    Acting Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport S P Pandey confirmed that the passengers were accommodated in another flight.

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    Bird Hits Medical Helicopter in Merkel, Texas

    Air EvacA medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing near Interstate 20 and FM 126 in Merkel, Texas, at around 7:45 p.m. on November 11.

    The pilot was forced to land in emergency after a bird hit the helicopter, which was transporting a patient from Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene to Lubbock Covenent Hospital, Lubbock at the time.

    The Air Evac chopper landed safely. Authorities said that a flight nurse received minor injuries in the accident and was given medical assistance at the scene.

    Another Air Evac helicopter was sent from Eastland to resume the flight. The patient had to face a delay of about 1 hour.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on I-8 in Arizona

    A small plane made an emergency landing on Eastbound Interstate 8 near Stanfield, Arizona, at around 6:27 p.m. on November 11.

    According to Tim Gaffney, director of administration for the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, the FAA informed the authorities about a small aircraft that sent a mayday signal and was descending.

    The pilot, his wife and 10-year-old daughter remained uninjured.

    The eastbound lanes were closed for traffic immediately after the incident but were re-opened at around 9:45 p.m.

    The FAA will investigate.

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    China Southern Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Guangzhou

    China SouthernChina Southern Airlines flight CZ3739 was forced to make an emergency landing in Guangzhou, Guangdong province of China, at around 9:40 p.m. on November 10.

    The aircraft was en-route from Zhuhai, Guangdong to Beijing, when the crew sought permission for an emergency landing. According to the airline, the plane experienced a mechanical engine failure.

    The flight landed safely and no injuries were reported.

    An alternate aircraft was arranged which departed for Beijing at 1:20 a.m. on November 11.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    Flybe Flight Lands in Newcastle Due to Medical Emergency

    FlybeFlybe flight BE321 had to make an emergency landing in Newcastle, UK, on November 11.

    The pilot declared emergency after a passenger became sick midair. The flight was on its way from Birmingham to Aberdeen at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully and the patient was given immediate medical assistance.

    The plane again departed for Aberdeen after some time.

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    Cessna Makes a Nose-Down Landing in Texas

    CessnaA single-engine Cessna plane made an emergency landing at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, located in Spring, Texas, on November 10.

    The pilot declared emergency after the aircraft’s nose landing gear failed to deploy.

    After circling over the airport for about 30 minutes, the aircraft successfully made a nose down landing shortly after 5 p.m. The pilot and his only passenger remained uninjured.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Aquebogue Sod Farm

    A homemade Mosquito ultralight helicopter made an emergency landing on a sod farm in Aquebogue, New York, on the afternoon of November 9.

    The incident happened after the aircraft developed mechanical issues.

    According to the police, the pilot was found unconscious near the helicopter and was taken to hospital. He was later identified as Erwin Rodger, 71, of Mattituck.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    FedEx Jet Makes Emergency Landing at McCarran International Airport

    FedExA FedEx jet made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 7.

    The MD-11 aircraft was on its way from Ontario, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, when the crew reported fire in the cargo hold.

    The plane, carrying 3 people, was then landed in emergency in Las Vegas at 7:13 a.m.

    The crew members remained in the aircraft and deployed the fire suppression system.

    Clark County Fire Department crews inspected the plane and gave the all-clear at 7:55 a.m.

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    Cracked Windshield Prompts Delta Airlines Emergency Landing

    DeltaA Delta Airlines flight, operated by ExpressJet, made an emergency landing at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama at around 9:25 a.m. on November 8.

    The airport authorities said that the flight, on its way from Atlanta to Tulsa, Oklahoma, was diverted due to cracked windshield.

    The CRJ-900 aircraft landed uneventfully and all 20 passengers and 4 crew members remained unharmed.

    ExpressJet spokesperson said that an alternate aircraft was arranged for the passengers.

    The cause of crack is not clear at the moment.

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    Out-of-Gas Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on U.S. Highway 20

    A 1971 Piper Cherokee 140 aircraft made an emergency landing on U.S. Highway 20 near Bend, Oregon, at around 7:15 p.m. on November 7.

    The plane departed from Tracy, California and was heading to Prineville when it ran out of gas. The pilot then diverted it to Bend airport but landed on a straight stretch of highway instead, after realizing he could not make it to the airport.

    There were 3 people aboard at the time of incident; none of them was injured. Sgt. Aaron Harding of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office identified them as the pilot William Espinoza, 30, his sister-in-law Rebekah Schantz-Kemper, 24 and an 11 year old girl.

    The plane took off 3 hours later after refueling.

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    4 Sent to Hospital after Air Canada Jazz Flight Experienced Rough Landing in Edmonton

    Air CanadaAir Canada Jazz flight 8481 had to make an emergency landing at Edmonton International Airport in Alberta, Canada, on November 6.

    The plane was heading from Calgary to Grande Prairie, Alberta, when one of its tires blew off during take-off. Due to strong winds at Calgary International Airport, the pilot decided to make an emergency landing at Edmonton airport.

    Authorities said that the right main landing gear of the aircraft collapsed as it touched down in Edmonton at around 8:36 p.m.

    There were 71 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time. Jazz Aviation LP confirmed that 4 passengers were taken to hospital and that 3 of them were later released after treatment.

    The incident remains under investigation.

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    Alitalia Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Rome

    An Alitalia flight from Ancona had to make an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport in Rome, Italy, on November 5.

    The incident happened after the right engine of the ATR 72 twin turboprop aircraft was struck by lightning while passing through a severe storm.

    The plane landed uneventfully and all 51 passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

    The aircraft was taken for examination.

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    United Airlines Flight in Emergency Landing at Dublin Airport

    United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight UA-925 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport, Ireland, at around 6:15 p.m. on November 6.

    The Boeing 777-200(ER), heading from London Heathrow Airport to Washington DC, was diverted after the crew reported smoke and fumes in the cockpit.

    The flight landed uneventfully after shedding off extra fuel. None of the 140 passengers and crew members was harmed.

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    Child Goes into Cardiac Arrest Midair; JetBlue Flight Lands in Emergency

    jetBlueJetBlue flight 1786 had to make an emergency landing at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts at around 5:30 p.m. on November 6.

    The flight was on its way from Pittsburgh to Boston when the pilot informed the authorities that a 2-year-old child was in cardiac arrest.

    The aircraft landed safely and the child was immediately taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The authorities said that he was unconscious at the time but did have a pulse.

    Massachusetts State Police Trooper John Morris, who was one of the first to reach at the scene, said, “There was a doctor on board the flight and he responded and he performed medical attention to the child that was very helpful with his survival.”

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    No Injuries Reported as Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Arizona-California Border

    A small Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft made an emergency landing near the Arizona-California border on November 5.

    The plane was en-route to California when it started experiencing engine trouble due to a fuel pump malfunction.

    The pilot landed the plane on a natural gas pipeline road, around 20 miles east of Lake Havasu City in Arizona. The authorities said the pilot and his only passenger remained unharmed however, the aircraft’s wing was torn off after it crashed into a tree during landing.

    The FAA and the NTSB will investigate.

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    Air India Flight Diverted to Kolkata due to Medical Emergency

    airindia2A medical emergency prompted Air India flight AI 331 to make an unscheduled landing in Kolkata, India, on November 5.

    The flight was heading from Bangkok, Thailand, to Mumbai, India, when the pilot informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) that a passenger had become seriously ill and sought permission for an emergency landing.

    The emergency medical services were put on standby at the airport, however, after some time, the pilot again informed that the passenger’s condition was quickly deteriorating and immediate medical advice was needed. A team of doctors was then taken to the ATC tower where they advised the pilot on the best possible emergency treatment which could be given to the patient onboard.

    The flight, carrying 244 passengers, safely landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at around 10 p.m.

    The sick passenger, identified as J Babariya, 58, of Gujarat, was immediately shifted to a local hospital where he later died.

    The flight resumed its journey after some time.

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    Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing near Henderson Executive Airport

    XTR330An XTR330 aircraft made an emergency landing on Volunteer Boulevard near Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, shortly after 11:45 a.m. on November 5.

    The pilot of the aircraft, operated by Sky Combat Ace, reported mechanical issues shortly after taking off at 11:15 a.m. and declared emergency.

    The plane landed with only minor damage. There were 2 people aboard at the time of incident; none of them was injured.

    Sky Combat Ace and the NTSB are looking into the cause of incident.

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    Small Plane Returns to Van Nuys Airport

    A private Learjet aircraft had to return to Van Nuys Airport, Los Angeles, California, shortly after it took off on the morning of November 3.

    According to the Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson Ian Gregor, the pilot was forced to return after a gear indicator turned on.

    The plane circled over the airport before it safely landed before 8 a.m. No one was injured.

    The plane is registered to Glenbrook Capital Logistics of Wilmington, Delaware.

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    Air Canada Flight Returns to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    Air CanadaAir Canada flight AC015 had to return and make an emergency landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario, Canada, at 11:30 a.m. on November 3.

    The Boeing 777, heading to Hong Kong, was returned after a cargo door indicator light turned on.

    The plane landed safely and none of the 349 passengers aboard was hurt.

    The passengers were shifted to another aircraft which took them to their destination