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Vueling Flight Returns to Brussels due to Technical Issue

Vueling flight VY-2151 made an emergency landing in Brussels, Belgium, on July 9th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Malaga, Spain, but had to turn back due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained safe.


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Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific flight CX-3290 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on June 19th.

The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Anchorage, Alaska, but had to turn back after the crew noticed a gear problem.

The plane landed safely after dumping excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Etihad Airways Flight Returns to Hong Kong due to Flaps Control Issue

Etihad Airways flight EY-833 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on January 11th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a flaps control problem.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel.

All passengers and crew members remained safe.


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RusLine Flight Returns to Saint Petersburg due to Nose Gear Problems

RusLine flight 7R-283 had to return and make an emergency landing in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on December 12th.

The Canadair CRJ-100 plane took off for Oslo, Norway, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported nose gear problems.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Hainan Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in China

Hainan AirlinesHainan Airlines flight HU-7923 had to return and make an emergency landing in Changsa, China, on November 14th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported an issue with the slats.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel. All passengers and crew members remained unhurt.


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TAP Portugal Airlines Flight Returns to Sao Paulo after Bird Strike

TAPTAP Portugal Airlines flight TP-82 made an emergency landing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 21st.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Lisbon, Portugal, but had to turn back after a bird impacted its left engine.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Fuzhou Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Fuzhou, China

Fuzhou AirlinesFuzhou Airlines flight FU-6509 had to return and make an emergency landing in Fuzhou, China, on August 18th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Kunming, China, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike that damaged a pitot tube.

The plane landed uneventfully after burning off excess fuel. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.


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United Airlines Plane Returns to Athens

United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight UA-125 had to return and make an emergency landing in Athens, Greece, on June 19th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Newark, New Jersey, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a leading edge slat asymmetry.

The plane dumped excess fuel before it landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.


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South African Airways Flight Returns to Johannesburg

southafricanairwaysSouth African Airways flight SA-96 had to return and make an emergency landing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12th.

The Airbus A319-100 aircraft took off for Ndola, Zambia, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a hydraulic failure.

The plane burnt off excess fuel before it landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.


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Southwest Airlines Jet Returns to Oakland International Airport

southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 2547 had to return and make an emergency landing at Oakland International Airport, California, on December 23.

According to the airline, “After takeoff, the captain in command made the decision to return to Oakland to check a maintenance item on the aircraft.” It is believed that the plane, that was heading to Chicago at the time, experienced a landing gear issue.

The plane circled over Oakland to burn off excess fuel before landing safely. All 139 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

The plane was taken out of service.


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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at North Texas Regional Airport

A small plane made an emergency landing at North Texas Regional Airport, Grayson County, Texas, on December 1.

Authorities said the plane declared emergency after its landing gear failed to deploy.

The plane landed without incident after burning off excess fuel and both occupants, including the pilot and a U.S. Aviation Academy student, remained unhurt.

The aircraft sustained minimal damage.

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