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EasyJet Flight Returns to Manchester After Bird Strike

EasyJet flight U2-1897 had to return for an emergency landing in Manchester, United Kingdom, on February 2nd.

The Airbus A319-100 plane took off for Berlin Schonefeld Airport, Germany, but had to turn back after one of the engines ingested a bird.

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

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Albuquerque

American EagleAmerican Airlines flight AA-1693 made an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 27th.

The plane was flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Las Vegas, Nevada, when the crew needed to shut down one of the engines and decided to divert to Albuquerque.

The plane landed safely. All 178 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

An 8-passenger plane made an emergency landing at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Virginia, on November 2nd.

The Cessna 550 plane flying from Teterboro, New Jersey, to Meridian, Mississippi, was diverted after it lost oil pressure in one of the engines, causing a loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Dublin

RyanairRyanair flight FR-817 made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, on September 28th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Edinburgh, United Kingdom, when the crew requested an early descent to avoid icing. However, during initial descent, the crew declared an emergency due to light vibrations in both engines and increasing oil temperature.

The plane landed safely. All 145 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

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Sudanese Transport Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia due to Technical Problem

A Sudanese transport aircraft had to divert and make a safe emergency landing at Al-Baha Domestic Airport, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia, on August 25th.

The Sudan bound Antonov 12 was mid air when it had to be diverted due to a technical problem in one of its engines.

One of the plane’s tyres burst during the landing.

All 10 people onboard remained unharmed.

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Air China Plane Rejects Take Off due to Engine Failure

Air ChinaAir China flight CA-1661 rejected take off from Beijing Airport in China, on July 31st.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was accelerating to take off for Changchun, China, when the crew reported vibrations in one of the engines and decided to stop.

The passengers were safely evacuated via emergency slides.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Nepal Airlines Flight Returns to Kathmandu after Bird Strike

nepal airlinesNepal Airlines flight RA-409 had to return and make a precautionary landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 7th.

The Airbus A320-200 was en-route to Hong Kong, China, when one of its engines ingested a bird, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely. All 59 people onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

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Cathay Pacific Plane Returns to Hong Kong

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-92 had to make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on April 6th.

The plane took off for Anchorage, Alaska, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a low oil pressure indication in one of the engines.

The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Bird-Hit Southwest Airlines Jet Returns to Sacramento International Airport

southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 3097 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sacramento International Airport, California, on January 9.

The plane took off for John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after it lost power to one of the engines due to a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.