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JetBlue Flight Lands without Landing Gear in Bahamas

March 28, 2016

JetBlue JetBlue flight B6-29 had to make an emergency landing at Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas on March 25.

The Embraer ERJ, en-route from Washington, DC to Nassau, Bahamas was on approach to runway when the crew reported that the nose gear was inoperable, went around for a while and upon failing to retract the gear, attempted for a landing.

The plane landed successfully.

All 95 people aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | Fokker | Kazakhstan | Landing Gear

Bek Air Plane Lands without Landing Gear in Kazakhstan

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016

Bek Air Bek Air flight Z9-2041 had to make an emergency landing at Astana International Airport, Astana, Kazakhstan, on March 27.

The Fokker 100, en-route from Kzyl-Orda to Astana, was on approach to the runway when the crew detected failure of the landing gear and went around for about 50 minutes before prompting the plane to land without the gear.

The plane received substantial damage.

All people onboard remained safe.

The incident is under investigation.

Cessna | Emergency | engine failure | S. Africa

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in South Africa

March 28, 2016

A small plane made an emergency landing on the Lookout Beach in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, on March 24th.

According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon, “On arrival on the scene a Cessna light aircraft was found to have made an emergency landing on the beach and it is believed that the light aircraft may have suffered engine failure while flying over Keurbooms Lagoon while on a pilot training flight from George Airport forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing on the beach.”

There were two people aboard, including the instructor pilot and trainee pilot; both of them remained unharmed.

The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating.

Diversion | Emergency | Norway | Norwegian Air | smoke

Norwegian Air Shuttle Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cabin

March 28, 2016

Norwegian Air Shuttle flight DY-4464 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Stavanger, Norway, on March 27th.

The plane, flying from Edinburgh, United Kingdom, to Stockholm, Sweden, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All 161 people aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Eurowings Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in France due to APU Problem

March 27, 2016

Eurowings flight EW-152 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Paris Orly Airport, Orly, France, on March 25.

The Boeing 767-300, flying from Cologne, Germany to Bridgetown, Barbados, was mid-air above France when the crew reported a technical problem with the APU (Auxiliary Power Units), prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All people onboard remained safe.

back to base | Compass Airlines | Embraer | engine trouble | USA

Compass Airlines Plane Returns and Makes Emergency Landing in Texas

March 27, 2016

compass Compass Airlines flight DL-5717 had to return and make an emergency landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, Texas, on March 24.

The Embraer ERJ-175, en-route to Los Angeles, California, had just climbed out of Austin’s runway when the crew detected some problem with the engine, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Airbus | Biman Bangladesh | Emergency | Hydraulic leak | United Arab Emirates

Biman Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic Leak

March 27, 2016

Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-47 made an emergency landing at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, on March 25th.

The plane was flying from Chittagong, Bangladesh, when the crew noticed a hydraulic leak and declared emergency.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The Airbus A310-300 was towed to the apron.

Jet2 Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Belfast

March 26, 2016

Jet2 Jet2.com flight LS-362 had to make an emergency landing at Belfast International Airport in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, on March 24th.

The plane was flying from Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain, when the crew received a fire indication and declared emergency.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

No evidence of fire or smoke was found upon inspection.

Air Transat Plane Returns to Montreal due to Hydraulic Problem

March 26, 2016

Air Transat flight TS-436 had to return and make an emergency landing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on March 18th.

The Airbus A330-300 took off for Cancun, Mexico, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an indication of low hydraulic quantity.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 366 passengers and 12 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Airbus | Arik Air | Emergency | technical difficulty | UK

Arik Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow Airport

March 26, 2016

Arik Air flight W3-101 made an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on March 24th.

The Airbus A330-200, flying from Lagos, Nigeria, declared emergency landing due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Air Baltic | Boeing | door | Netherlands | rejected takeoff

Air Baltic Plane Rejects Takeoff in Netherlands due to Door Open Warning

March 25, 2016March 25, 2016

AirBaltic Air Baltic flight BT-618 had to reject takeoff at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 24th.

The Boeing 737-300, en-route Riga, Latvia was accelerating for takeoff when the crew reported an open door, prompting the pilots to reject takeoff.

The plane returned to the apron safely.

All passengers aboard remained unharmed.

Canadair | cracked windshield | hard | Sky West | USA

SkyWest Airlines Plane Continues for a Safe Landing in Colorado after Cracked Windshield

March 24, 2016March 25, 2016

SkyWest

The Canadair CRJ-200, heading from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Denver was descending toward the runway when the crew reported a small crack in the windshield.

SkyWest Airlines flight OO-5974/UA-5974 continued for a safe landing at Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado, on March 21.

The plane landed safely.

All 54 people on board remained unhurt.

American Airlines | Boeing | Dominican Republic | hard | Hydraulic leak

American Airlines Plane Continues for Safe Landing in Dominican Republic

March 23, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-987 continued for a safe landing at Las Americas International Airport, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on March 21.

The Boeing 757-200, flying from Miami, Florida to Santo Domingo, was on approach to the runway when the crew detected a hydraulic leak.

The plane landed safely.

All 200 people onboard remained unharmed.

UTair Aviation Plane Makes Safe Landing in Russia after Emergency Alarm

March 22, 2016

UTair UTair Aviation flight UT-247 had to return and make a safe landing at Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow, Russia, on March 20.

The Boeing 737-800, flying from Moscow to Surgut, Russia, was mid-air when the crew reported emergency alarm signalling engine vibration, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely.

All 112 people on board remained unharmed.

Lufthansa Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ireland after Engine Failure

March 21, 2016

Lufthansa flight LH-981 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland, on March 19.

The Airbus A319-100, flying from Dublin to Frankfurt, Germany, was mid-air when the crew detected an engine failure, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely.

All passengers aboard remained safe.

Lufthansa Plane Makes Safe Landing in Los Angeles after Object Encounter

March 21, 2016

Lufthansa flight LH-456 continued for a safe landing at Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California, on March 18.

The Airbus A380-800, flying from Frankfurt, Germany to Los Angeles, California, was on its approach to runway when it encountered an object passing over, presumably a drone.

The plane landed safely.

All 525 people onboard remained unharmed.

The incident is being investigated.

Philippine Airlines Makes Emergency Landing in Manila due to Smoke Indication

March 21, 2016

Philippine Airlines flight PR-1857 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines, on March 19.

The Airbus A340, flying from Manila to Cebu, Philippines, had just climbed out of runway when the crew reported smoke indication in the cockpit, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed safely.

All 254 people aboard remained unhurt.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

back to base | Emergency | India | Spicejet | turbulence

SpiceJet Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Mumbai after Mid-Air Turbulence

March 21, 2016

SpiceJet flight SG-152 had to return and make an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, India, on March 19.

The aircraft, heading from Mumbai to Delhi, was mid-air when it started causing turbulence due to green system failure, prompting the crew to return.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 141 passengers and 11 crew members aboard remained unhurt.

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in New York after Lightning Strike

March 20, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-4233 had to divert and make an emergency landing at John. F. Kennedy Airport, New York, on March 17.

The Embraer ERJ-175, en-route from Raleigh, North Carolina to La Guardia Airport, NY was struck by lightning, due to which the crew diverted for a safe landing.

The plane landed safely.

All 55 passengers and 4 crew members onboard remained unhurt.

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Iowa

March 20, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-2023 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Des Moines International Airport, Polk County, Iowa, on March 18.

The Airbus A321-200, flying from Chicago, Illinois to Phoenix, Arizona, was mid-air above Iowa when the crew detected smoke in the cockpit, causing it to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 196 people onboard remained unhurt.

The incident is under investigation.

back to base | bird strike | Emergency | USA

Envoy Plane Returns for Safe Landing in Michigan due to Bird Strike

March 19, 2016

Envoy flight MQ-3605 had to return and make a safe landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, on March 17.

The Canadian Regional Jet-700, heading from Detroit to Chicago, had to return shortly afterwards after a bird impacted its windshield.

The plane received minor damages.

All passengers onboard remained unhurt.

CityJet Plane Returns to Ireland due to Cracked Windshield

March 19, 2016

CityJet CityJet flight WX-118 had to return and make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland, on March 18.

The Avro RJ-85, flying from Dublin to London, England, had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a cracked windshield.

The plane landed safely.

All people onboard remained safe.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Allegiant Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Maryland after Brakes Indication

March 18, 2016

Allegiant flight G4-822 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Baltimore- Washington International Airport, Baltimore, Maryland, on March 13.

The Airbus A320-200, en-route from Saint Petersburg, Florida to Elmira, New York, was mid-air above Baltimore when the crew reported abnormal brakes indication and decided to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All passengers on board remained safe. They were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Air Arabia Plane Diverts to Riyadh due to Cargo Smoke Indication

March 18, 2016

Air Arabia flight 185 made an emergency landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 17th.

The plane, en-route from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Taif, Saudi Arabia, was diverted due to a cargo smoke indication.

The plane landed safely. All 168 passengers remained unhurt.

No evidence of fire was found upon inspection.

Crash | Egypt | Metrojet | wrongful death

Metrojet Flight 9268 Crash: Egypt’s Investigation Committee Refers Case to Attorney General

March 18, 2016

images Egypt’s independent investigation committee into the Metrojet flight 9268 crash has referred the case to the attorney general.

The committee said on March 17th that the decision was made after they received an official report from Russia suggesting that “criminal activity” was behind the deadly crash that killed all 224 people aboard.

The plane, heading to St. Petersburg, Russia, went down in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on 31st October last year.