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Air New Zealand Plane Returns to Ho Chi Minh City after Turbulence Injured 4

October 11, 2016

Air New Zealand flight NZ-268 had to return and make an emergency landing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 9th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Auckland, New Zealand, but had to turn back after it experienced severe turbulence that injured 4 people.

The plane landed uneventfully. The injured, including 3 crew members and 1 passenger, were taken to hospital.

Germanwings Flight Diverts to Belgrade due to Faulty Fan

October 11, 2016

Germanwings flight 4U-5331 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Belgrade, Serbia, on October 8th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane heading from Rhodes, Greece, to Cologne, Germany, was diverted due to a faulty fan.

The plane landed safely. There were 144 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Emergency | engine trouble | Mississippi | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ocean Springs

October 9, 2016

A small plane made an emergency landing at Ocean Springs Airport in Mississippi, on October 8th.

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing due to engine issues.

The pilot sustained minor injuries in the incident.

American Eagle Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Quad City International Airport

October 8, 2016

American Eagle flight AA-3501 made an emergency landing at Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois, on October 6th.

The Embraer ERJ-145 plane flying from Chicago, Illinois, to Manhattan, Kansas, was diverted due to hydraulic issues.

The plane landed safely. All 50 people aboard remained unharmed.

Cessna | Emergency | fire | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Oklahoma

October 8, 2016

A small plane made an emergency landing at Grove Municipal Airport, Oklahoma, on October 7th.

The Cessna 172 plane was flying from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Chicago, Illinois, when the pilot declared an emergency due an electrical fire onboard.

The plane landed safely. There were two people aboard at the time, including a father and son; both of them remained unharmed.

The plane belongs to Engineers Flying Club, Bethany, Oklahoma.

Diversion | Emergency | India | IndiGo | Medical emergency

IndiGo Airlines Flight Diverts to Hyderabad due to Medical Emergency

October 8, 2016

IndiGo Airlines flight 6E-716 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in Hyderabad, India, on October 6th.

The plane heading from Kolkata, West Bengal, to Bengaluru, Karnataka, was diverted after a passenger started experiencing chest pain and breathlessness.

The plane landed uneventfully. The patient was rushed to hospital.

Airbus | Austria | Austrian Airlines | hard | odor

Austrian Airlines Plane makes Safe Landing in Austria after Strong Smell

October 7, 2016

Austrian Airlines flight OS-418 made a safe emergency landing at Vienna International Airport, Schwechat, Austria, on October 1st.

The Airbus A321-200 flying from Paris, France, was about to land when the crew noticed a strong smell of wet cloth or old socks, and donned their oxygen masks.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Diversion | Emergency | Germania | Germany | Medical emergency

Germania Airlines Flight Diverts to Munich due to Medical Emergency

October 7, 2016

Germania Airlines flight ST-6256 had to make an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on October 6th.

The plane heading from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Tel Aviv, Israel, was diverted after a passenger complained of chest pain.

The plane landed safely. The passenger disembarked and received medical assistance.

The flight continued to Tel Aviv.

Emergency | flap problems | jet2 | UK

Jet2.com Flight Returns to Manchester due to Flaps Problem

October 7, 2016

Jet2 Jet2.com flight LS-891 made an emergency landing in Manchester, England, on October 6th.

The plane took off for Lanzarote, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a flaps issue.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

American Airlines | back to base | Emergency | smoke | USA

American Airlines Flight Returns to Charlotte due to Smoke in Cabin

October 7, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-428 had to return and make an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 5th.

The plane took off for Denver, Colorado, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 138 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Emergency | Russia | unsafe gear | UTAir

UTAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Russia

October 6, 2016

UTair UTAir flight UT-364 made an emergency landing in Moscow, Russia, on October 4th.

The plane flying from Ufa, Russia, was on final approach when the crew reported an unsafe gear indication.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Germania Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smell of Smoke

October 6, 2016

Germania Airlines flight ST-3108 had to return and make an emergency landing in Muenster, Germany, on October 5th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Malaga, Spain, but had to return shortly afterwards due to smell of smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 118 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

back to base | bird strike | Emergency | Swiss Air

Swiss International Air Lines Plane Returns to Pristina after Bird Strike

October 5, 2016

swiss Swiss International Air Lines flight EDW-405 made an emergency landing in Pristina, Kosovo, on October 3rd.

The plane took off for Zurich, Switzerland, but had to turn back after one of the engines ingested a bird.

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

Air Algerie Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Paris Orly Airport

October 5, 2016

Air Algerie flight AH-1005 had to return and make an emergency landing at Paris Orly Airport, France, on October 2nd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Algiers, Algeria, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an engine fire indication.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | flap problems | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Netherlands

KLM Airlines Plane Returns to Amsterdam due to Flaps Issue

October 5, 2016

KLM KLM Airlines flight KL-897 made an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 30th.

The plane took off for Beijing, China, but had to turn back after the crew reported a flaps problem.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Australia | Delta | Emergency | hydraulic failure

Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney

October 5, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-41 had to make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on October 1st.

The plane was flying from Los Angeles, California, when the crew declared an emergency due to hydraulic problems.

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

Aer Lingus Flight Diverts to Boston due to Engine Issue

October 4, 2016

Aer Lingus flight EI-110 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 2nd.

The Boeing 757-200 plane was flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Shannon Airport, Ireland, when the crew reported a fault in the left hand engine and decided to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 115 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Aegean Airlines Flight Returns to Athens due to Gear Problem

October 3, 2016

Aegean Airlines flight A3-610 had to return and make an emergency landing in Athens, Greece, on October 2nd.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported issues with the gear.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

back to base | Emergency | flap problems | jet2 | UK

Jet2.com Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester

October 3, 2016

Jet2 Jet2.com flight LS-891 made an emergency landing in Manchester, England, on October 2nd.

The plane took off for Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, but had to turn back due to a flaps problem.

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

Diversion | Emergency | Jet Blue | technical fault | USA

JetBlue Airways Flight Diverts to Baltimore

October 2, 2016

JetBlue JetBlue Airways flight B6-201 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 30th.

The plane heading from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted after it developed a double bleed air fault.

The plane landed safely.

Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Athens

October 2, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-125 made an emergency landing in Athens, Greece, on September 30th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Newark, New Jersey, but had to return shortly afterwards after the passengers noticed fluid leaking from the left hand wing.

The plane landed safely. All 209 passengers and 11 crew members remained unhurt.

Diversion | Emergency | Portugal | TAAG

TAAG Angola Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing with Ground Worker Locked in Cargo Hold

October 2, 2016

TAAG Angola Airlines flight DT-655 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 1st.

The plane flying from Porto, Portugal, to Luanda, Angola, was diverted after the crew was informed that a ground worker was suspected of being trapped in the cargo hold.

The plane landed uneventfully.

The ground worker was found in the cargo hold and was taken to hospital due to suspected Hypothermia.

The authorities said the worker had passed out while loading a box containing pet animals.

Singapore Airlines Flight Returns to Singapore after Oxygen Masks Drop

October 2, 2016

Singapore Airlines flight SQ-406 had to make an emergency landing in Singapore, on September 29th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane took off for New Delhi, India, but had to turn back after the passenger oxygen masks deployed.

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

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

back to base | Emergency | smell of burning

TAROM Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bucharest

October 1, 2016

TAROM flight RO-361 made an emergency landing in Bucharest, Romania, on September 30th.

The plane took off for Amsterdam, Netherlands, but had to turn back after the crew reported a burning odor on-board.

The plane landed safely. All 117 people aboard remained unhurt.

Qantas Airways Flight Returns to Darwin After Loss of Cabin Pressure

October 1, 2016

Qantas Qantas Airways flight QF-825 had to return and make an emergency landing in Darwin, Australia, on September 30th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Brisbane, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 172 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.