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Cayman Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Electrical Odor

April 15, 2017

Cayman Airways flight KX-793 had to make an emergency landing in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, on April 13th.

The Boeing 737-300 plane was flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, when the crew declared an emergency due to an electrical odor in the cabin.

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

hard | runway | Taiwan

Daily Air Plane Veers Off Runway in Taiwan

April 14, 2017

Daily Air flight DA-7511 veered off runway after landing in Orchid Island, Taiwan, on April 13th.

The incident happened when the plane was coming from Taitung, Taiwan.

There were 17 passengers and 2 crew members aboard at the time; none of them were injured.

The plane sustained considerable damage.

The incident is being investigated.

Crash | Flybe | gear struts | Netherlands

Flybe Plane Crash-Lands at Amsterdam Airport; No Injuries Reported

February 25, 2017

Flybe flight BE-1284 crash-landed at Amsterdam Airport, Netherlands, on February 23rd.

The plane was coming from Edinburgh, Scotland, when its right main gear collapsed during landing.

There were 59 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The aircraft suffered significant damage.

Qatar Airways Flight Diverts to Munich due to Landing Gear Issue

February 22, 2017

Qatar Airways flight QR-82 had to divert for an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on February 21st.

The Airbus A330-300 plane heading from Berlin, Germany, to Doha, Qatar, was diverted after the crew failed to retract landing gear.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

back to base | Emergency | gear struts | Sky West | USA

SkyWest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Chicago

February 20, 2017

SkyWest Airlines flight OO-3079 had to return and make an emergency landing in Chicago, Illinois, on February 18th.

The plane took off for Salt Lake City, Utah, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew failed to retract landing gear. The plane landed back safely.

All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Fighter Jets Intercept Jet Airways Plane After Loss of Communication

February 19, 2017

Jet Airways flight 9W-118 was intercepted by two fighter planes due to loss of communication on February 16.

The Boeing 777-300 plane was heading from Mumbai, India, to London, England, when it lost communication with the ATC.

Two fighter jets intercepted the aircraft and subsequently, the communication was restored.

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

Aerolineas Argentinas | Argentina | bird strike | hard

Bird-Hit Aerolineas Argentinas Plane Makes Safe Landing in Argentina

February 17, 2017

Aerolineas Argentinas flight AR-1476 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Tucuman, Argentina, on February 13th.

The plane flying from Buenos Aires, Argentina, was on approach to Tucuman Airport, Argentina, when a bird hit it.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All 130 passengers and 7 crew members remained unharmed.

UTair Aviation Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Vnukovo International Airport

February 15, 2017

UTair Aviation flight UT-258 had to make an emergency landing at Vnukovo International Airport, Russia, on February 13th.

The Boeing 737-500 plane was flying from Saint Petersburg, Russia, when the crew reported a fuel leak and had to shut down one of the engines.

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

Emergency | engine trouble | Texas | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Dallas

February 12, 2017

A small plane made an emergency landing in Dallas, Texas, on February 11th.

Authorities said the pilot reported engine issues before the plane landed in a field near South Lancaster Road and Loop 12 in southeast Oak Cliff.

There were 2 people aboard at the time; both of them remained uninjured.

The plane was flying from Dallas Executive Airport at the time.

Airbus | EasyJet | Emergency | hydraulics | Netherlands

EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Amsterdam

February 12, 2017

EasyJet flight U2-1353 made an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on February 8th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane flying from Geneva, Switzerland, was descending toward Amsterdam when the crew reported hydraulic issues and entered a hold.

The plane continued for a safe landing. There were 152 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Airbus | Belgium | Emergency | Lufthansa | smell of burning

Lufthansa Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brussels

February 10, 2017

Lufthansa flight LH-2286 had to make an emergency landing in Brussels, Belgium, on February 7th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from Munich, Germany, when the crew reported a strong oil smell on-board which caused headache, eye irritations, and dizziness.

The plane continued for a safe landing. The entire crew was taken to hospital.

Bird-Hit Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Safe Landing in Fort Lauderdale

February 9, 2017

Southwest Airlines flight WN-1495 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 7th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane flying from Dallas Love Field, Texas, was on final approach to Fort Lauderdale when one of the engines ingested a bird.

The plane continued for safe landing.

Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Qantas Airways Flight Diverts to Singapore due to Engine Issues

February 7, 2017

Qantas Airways flight QF-10 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Singapore, on February 6th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane heading from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Melbourne, Australia, was diverted due to a mechanical problem with one of the engines.

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

Airbus | Emergency | Germany | Lufthansa | technical difficulty

Lufthansa Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Munich

February 6, 2017

Lufthansa flight LH-2085 made an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on February 5th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Hamburg, Germany, was on approach to Munich when the crew received repeated lavatory smoke indications and requested a direct approach.

The plane continued for a safe landing. There were 137 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Boeing | excursion | Garuda Indonesia | hard | Indonesia

Garuda Plane Veers off Runway in Indonesia

February 5, 2017

Garuda flight GA-258 made a hard landing at Adisutjipto International Airport, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on February 1st.

The Boeing 737-800 flying from Jakarta, Indonesia, veered off the runway upon landing and stopped with all gears.

The aircraft was damaged.

No injuries were reported.

Rossiya Airlines Flight Returns to Cambridge due to Landing Gear Issue

February 1, 2017

Rossiya Airlines flight FV-5418 had to return for an emergency landing in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, on January 31st.

The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Moscow, Russia, but had to turn back after the crew failed to retract the landing gear.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Cessna | Emergency | engine trouble | Landing Gear | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Clay Center Municipal Airport

February 1, 2017

A small plane made an emergency landing at Clay Center Municipal Airport in Clay County, Kansas, on January 31st.

Authorities said the pilot of the 1976 Cessna Fixed Wing plane was forced to land in emergency due to engine issues.

The plane landed without landing gear.

The pilot, Jeffrey M. Clarke, 35, and his only passenger, Dane M. Messex, 36, remained unharmed.

back to base | Emergency | Germany | Lufthansa | technical difficulty

Lufthansa Cityline Flight Returns to Munich

January 31, 2017

Lufthansa Cityline flight LH-2246 had to return for an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on January 30th.

The plane took off for Lyon, France, but had to turn back after the crew reported a technical issue.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | Florida | fuel | Piper | USA

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Interstate 95 in Florida

January 31, 2017

A Piper Cherokee PA-28 plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Vero Beach, Florida, on January 30th.

The pilot said he was forced to land in emergency due to fuel exhaustion. The plane was flying from St. Lucie County International Airport at the time.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, remained unharmed.

The incident is under investigation.

PIA Flight Makes Safe Landing After Bird Strike

January 30, 2017

Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-719 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Milan, Italy, on January 28th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane flying from Lahore, Pakistan, was on approach to Milan–Malpensa Airport when a bird hit it.

The plane continued for a safe landing. There were 125 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Cessna | Crash | Florida | gear door | USA

Small Plane Crash-Lands at Pensacola International Airport

January 30, 2017

A small plane crash-landed at Pensacola International Airport in Florida, on January 29th.

Authorities said the Cessna 177 plane sustained significant damage after it landed without its gear deployed.

There were two people aboard at the time; none of them was injured.

The cause of incident is being investigated.

bird strike | Delta | hard | Mississippi | USA

Bird-Hit Delta Airlines Plane Makes Safe Landing in Jackson

January 29, 2017

Delta Airlines flight DL-1411 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 26th.

The plane flying from Atlanta, Georgia, was on approach to Jackson when a bird hit it.

The crew continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Airbus | Austrian Airlines | bird strike | Emergency | Netherlands

Austrian Airlines Flight Makes Safe Landing After Bird Strike

January 27, 2017

Austrian Airlines flight OS-375 made a safe landing following multiple bird strikes in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on January 24th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane flying from Vienna, Austria, was on approach to Amsterdam when several birds hit it.

The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Gol Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brazil

January 24, 2017

Gol Airlines flight G3-2020 had to return and make an emergency landing in Brasilia, Brazil, on January 22nd.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Boa Vista, Brazil, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew failed to retract landing gear.

The plane landed safely. There were 130 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Delta Airlines Plane Makes Safe Landing After Lightning Strike

January 24, 2017

Delta Airlines flight DL-1201 made a safe landing following a lightning strike in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 21st.

The Airbus A321-200 plane flying from Boston, Massachusetts, was descending toward Atlanta when it experienced a lightning strike on the nose.

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