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Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Shannon Airport

August 11, 2018

Virgin Atlantic flight VS-50A made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on August 10th.

The plane heading from Orlando, Florida, to Gatwick Airport, England, was diverted due to smoke on board.

The plane landed safely.

There were one hundred and ninety-four passengers and thirteen crew members aboard at the time. Twelve passengers were examined by the medical teams at the airport.

American Airlines | Boeing | Brazil | Emergency | hydraulic failure

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Rio de Janeiro

August 3, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-905 made an emergency landing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 1st.

The Boeing 777-200 plane flying from Miami, Florida, was descending toward Rio de Janeiro when the crew reported a hydraulic failure.

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

Spirit Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Myrtle Beach

July 29, 2018

Spirit Airlines flight NK-779 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on July 26th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane heading from LaGuardia Airport, New York, to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Florida, was diverted after several passengers and crew members started feeling ill due to a strange odor on board.

The plane landed safely. Ten people were taken to hospital.

Airbus | Allegiant Air | bird strike | Emergency | USA

Allegiant Air Flight Diverts to Orlando Sanford Airport After Bird Strike

July 28, 2018

Allegiant Air flight G4-1592 made an emergency landing at Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, on July 25th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Punta Gorda, Florida, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was diverted due to a bird strike.

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

Airbus | autopilot failure | Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras | Brazil | Emergency

Azul Linhas Aereas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brazil

July 26, 2018

Azul Linhas Aereas flight AD-8704 had to return and make an emergency landing at Viracopos International Airport, Brazil, on July 23rd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but had to turn back after both autopilots failed.

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

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Buenos Aires

July 23, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-900 had to return and make an emergency landing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 22nd.

The Boeing 777-300 plane took off for Miami, Florida, but had to turn back due to indication of cabin pressure problems.

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

Allegiant Air Flight Encounters Turbulence; 2 Injured

July 7, 2018July 21, 2018

Allegiant Air flight G4-1592 had to return and make an emergency landing in Punta Gorda, Florida, on July 4th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but had to turn back after it encountered turbulence that injured two flight attendants.

The plane landed safely.

Delta | Emergency | engine failure | USA

Delta Airlines Flight Returns to Atlanta due to Engine Failure

July 6, 2018July 21, 2018

Delta Airlines flight DL-2091 had to return and make an emergency landing in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 3rd.

The plane took off for Tampa, Florida, but had to turn back due to an engine failure.

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

Airbus | bird strike | Delta | USA

Bird-Hit Delta Airlines Flight Makes Safe Landing in Orlando

June 13, 2018

Delta Airlines flight DL-2128 suffered a bird strike near Orlando, Florida, on June 11th.

The incident happened when the Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Detroit, Michigan, was on approach to Orlando International Airport.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Boeing | engine trouble | Swiftair | USA

Swift Air Flight Returns to Miami due to Engine Problem

June 11, 2018

Swift Air flight WQ-1997 returned to Miami, Florida, on June 9th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Caracas, Venezuela, but had to turn back due to an engine issue.

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

Airbus | Allegiant Air | Emergency | Medical emergency | USA

Allegiant Air Flight Diverts to Gainesville due to Medical Emergency

June 3, 2018

Allegiant Air flight G4-1304 made an emergency landing in Gainesville, Florida, on May 31st.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Kentucky, to Punta Gorda, Florida, was diverted after one of the pilots suffered a medical emergency.

The plane landed safely. The pilot was taken to a hospital.

American Airlines | cargo | Emergency | unidentified noise

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Port of Spain Airport

June 2, 2018June 2, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-2282 made an emergency landing in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on May 29th.

The plane took off for Miami, Florida, but had to turn back after the crew heard some unusual noise from the cargo hold and suspected somebody might be stuck inside.

The plane landed back safely.

The airline said a mechanical issue was the cause of the noise in cargo hold.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Chicago

May 30, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-2192 made an emergency landing in Chicago, Illinois, on May 29th.

The Boeing 737-900 plane flying from Tampa, Florida, was on final approach to Chicago when the crew declared an emergency due to issues with flaps and slats.

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

Airbus | American Airlines | Emergency | Jamaica | smoke

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Jamaica

May 28, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-1127 made an emergency landing in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane heading from Miami, Florida, to Medellin, Colombia, was diverted after smoke was noticed in the cabin.

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

Airbus | Emergency | Jet Blue | USA | weather radar

JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Fort Lauderdale

May 16, 2018

JetBlue flight B6-517 had to return and make an emergency landing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 13th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Mexico City, Mexico, but had to turn back due to the failure of weather radar.

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

Martinair Plane Diverts to Shannon Airport due to Cargo Smoke Indication

May 14, 2018

Martinair flight MP-7342 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on May 12th.

The Boeing 747-400 freighter plane heading from Miami, Florida, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, was diverted after the crew received a cargo smoke indication.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | fuel system | Haiti

Avior Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Fuel System Problem

May 14, 2018

Avior Airlines flight 9V-1226 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on May 11th.

The plane heading from Caracas, Venezuela, to Miami, Florida, was diverted due to an issue with the fuel system.

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

American Airlines | Boeing | Emergency | engine failure | USA

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Airport

May 13, 2018

American Airlines flight AA-2229 had to divert and make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on May 10th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from LaGuardia Airport, New York, to Orlando, Florida, was diverted due to an engine failure.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and fifty-six passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

Airbus | cracked windshield | Emergency | Jet Blue | USA

JetBlue Flight Diverts to Fort Lauderdale due to Cracked Windshield

May 9, 2018

JetBlue flight B6-1052 made an emergency landing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 6th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Tampa, Florida, was diverted due to a cracked windshield.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Colorado after Electrical Situation

May 4, 2018

United Airlines flight UA-859 made a safe emergency landing at Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado, on May 1st.

The Boeing 737-900 flying from Orlando, Florida, was about to land when the crew had to declare an emergency due to “electrical situation” aboard.

The plane landed safely.

All 185 people aboard remained unhurt.

Allegiant Plane Diverts to Tennessee due to Sensor Malfunction

May 3, 2018

Allegiant flight G4-676 had to divert and make an emergency landing at McGhee Tyson Airport, Tennessee, on April 30th.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 flying from Orlando Sanford, Florida, to Flint, Michigan, had to divert due to a sensor malfunction.

The plane landed safely.

All 150 passengers and 6 crew members remained unhurt.

Allegiant Air | electrical | Emergency | USA

Allegiant Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Savannah

April 28, 2018

Allegiant Air flight 738 made an emergency landing in Savannah, Georgia, on April 27th.

Passengers reported that the plane flying from Orlando, Florida, to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, New York, was diverted due to electrical issues.

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

Southwest Airlines Flight Hits Turbulence Near Tampa

April 24, 2018

Southwest Airlines flight WN-4851 encountered severe turbulence near Tampa, Florida, on April 22nd.

The incident happened when the Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Nashville, Tennessee, was descending toward Tampa.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

According to the FAA, two flight attendants were injured in the incident.

blown tire | Delta | Emergency | USA

Delta Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Palm Beach International Airport

April 20, 2018

Delta Airlines flight DL-1930 made an emergency landing at Palm Beach International Airport, Florida, on April 18th.

The plane flying from Detroit, Michigan, was descending toward Palm Beach International Airport when the crew requested emergency assistance due to suspicion of a blown tire.

The plane landed safely and was inspected by emergency services.

Everyone aboard remained safe.

Emergency | mechanical failure | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Dover Air Force Base

April 17, 2018

United Airlines flight 1559 made an emergency landing at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on April 16th.

The plane heading from Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, to Palm Beach International Airport, Florida, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.