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China Eastern Airlines Plane Hits Severe Turbulence; 26 Injured

China Eastern Airlines flight MU-774 encountered severe turbulence on the way to Kunming, China, on June 18th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane was flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, when it hit severe turbulence that injured twenty-six passengers.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

Authorities said four passengers suffered serious injuries while twenty-two others received minor injuries. They were taken to hospitals.

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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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Air China Plane Makes Emergency Landing in China

Air ChinaAir China flight CA-4414 had to return and make an emergency landing in Kunming, China, on February 26th.

The plane took off for Chengdu, China, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported unusual noises coming from a cargo hold.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

The cargo hold was thoroughly inspected but no indication of any movement or noise was found.

The plane was cleared to depart again.