Los Angeles | George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster

Aeromexico Plane Collides with Service Truck at LAX; 8 Injured

May 23, 2017

An Aeromexico plane collided with a service truck after landing in Los Angeles, California, on May 20th.

The incident happened when flight AM-642 from Mexico City, Mexico, was taxiing toward the terminal at Los Angeles airport.

The truck overturned due to impact. There were eight people aboard, including six men and two women; all of them were injured.

The Boeing 737-800 plane, carrying 149 people, sustained minor damage.

United Airlines Flight Hits Turbulence Near Los Angeles; 1 Injured

April 27, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-1600 was hit by turbulence near Los Angeles, California, on April 25th.

The Boeing 757-200 plane flying from Newark, New Jersey, was descending toward Los Angeles when it encountered severe turbulence that injured one passenger.

The plane continued for a safe landing.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Austin

April 14, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-118 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Austin, Texas, on April 11th.

The Boeing 757-200 plane heading from Houston, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted due to fumes in the cockpit.

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

blown tire | Fed Ex | McDonnell Douglas | rejected takeoff | USA

Los Angeles-Bound FedEx Plane Rejects Take Off From Honolulu

February 27, 2017

FedEx Federal Express flight FX-1814 had to reject take off from Honolulu, Hawaii, on February 24th.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 plane was accelerating to take off for Los Angeles, California, when the crew rejected take off at high speed due to some issues.

The plane returned to apron with a blown tire.

Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Swiss Global Air Lines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Canada

February 2, 2017

Swiss Global Air Lines flight LX-40 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, on February 1st.

The Boeing 777-300 plane heading from Zurich, Switzerland, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted after one of the engines shut down mid-air.

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

back to base | Emergency | smoke | Swiftair | USA

Swift Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at St. Louis Downtown Airport

January 11, 2017

Swift Air flight Q7-5017 had to return and make an emergency landing at St. Louis Downtown Airport, Illinois, on January 8th.

The plane took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The plane was carrying ice hockey team of the Dallas Stars at the time.

Bird-Hit Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Los Angeles

January 10, 2017

Southwest Airlines flight WN-3356 had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on January 8th.

The plane took off for San Francisco, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a bird strike.

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

Spirit Airlines Flight Diverts to Lubbock Due to Foul Odor

January 7, 2017

Spirit Airlines flight NK-866 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, on January 4th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, was diverted after the crew noticed a foul odor on-board.

The plane landed safely. All 94 people aboard remained unharmed.

Emergency | Fed Ex | slat trouble | USA

Fedex Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

December 18, 2016

Fedex Federal Express flight FX-3021 made an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport, in Chicago, Illinois, on December 14th.

The plane was flying from Los Angeles, California, when the crew declared an emergency due to a slat disagree.

The plane landed safely at higher than normal speed. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

AA Plane Returns to Saint Louis after Bird Strike

November 22, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-2444 had to return and make an emergency landing in Saint Louis, Missouri, on November 19th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a bird strike.

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

The NTSB is investigating.

Hainan Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in China

November 16, 2016

Hainan 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.

American Airlines | Diversion | Emergency | smoke | USA

American Airlines Flight Diverts to Denver due to Smoke in Cabin

October 31, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-569 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Denver, Colorado, on October 30th.

The plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Toronto, Canada, was diverted after the crew reported smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All 105 people aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines | Emergency | smoke | USA

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas

October 23, 2016

American Airlines flight 1134 made an emergency landing in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 22nd.

The plane heading from Nashville, Tennessee, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Australia | Delta | Emergency | hydraulic failure

Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney

October 5, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-41 had to make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on October 1st.

The plane was flying from Los Angeles, California, when the crew declared an emergency due to hydraulic problems.

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

Asiana Airlines Flight Returns to Los Angeles due to Cargo Smoke Indication

September 29, 2016

asiana Asiana Airlines flight OZ-201 had to return and make an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on September 27th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane took off for Seoul, South Korea, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cargo smoke indication.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 353 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

United Airlines Plane Diverts to Las Vegas

September 28, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-1469 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 26th.

The Boeing 777-200 plane flying from Los Angeles, California, to Newark, New Jersey, was diverted due to smell of smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 269 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

American Airlines Flight Diverts to San Francisco

September 24, 2016

American Eagle American Airlines flight AA-192 had to divert and make an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on September 20th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane was heading from Hong Kong, China, to Los Angeles, California, when one of the pilots suffered a seizure, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

The plane landed uneventfully.

Bird-Hit Compass Airlines Flight Makes Safe Landing in Salt Lake City

August 24, 2016

compass Compass Airlines flight CP-6075 was hit by a bird in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 21st.

The plane flying from Los Angeles, California, was on final approach to Salt Lake City when a bird hit on its nose.

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

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Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashed Near Van Nuys Airport

August 5, 2016

A small plane crashed near the corner of Hart Street and Valjean Avenue in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, on August 2nd.

The Arion Lightning plane went down shortly after it took off from Van Nuys Airport.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as 78-year-old Arthur Miles Newman, of Malibu.

Authorities said the pilot was practicing touch-and-go landing at the time of crash.

United Airlines Plane makes Emergency Landing in California after Flaps Problem

July 31, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-1275 made a safe emergency landing after a hold at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on July 30th.

The Boeing 737-900 flying from Cancun, Mexico, was about to land when the crew reported some issue with its flaps.

The plane landed safely on a speed higher than normal.

No one was injured.

Cathay Pacific Plane Encounters Hydraulic Leak after Landing in Hong Kong

July 16, 2016

Cathay Pacific flight CX-883 encountered hydraulic leak problem, after landing at Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China, on July 13th.

The Boeing 777-300 from Los Angeles, California, to Hong Kong had just landed when the captain observed that it was emitting smoke underneath the fuselage and reported a possible hydraulic leak.

The plane towed to the apron.

The passengers were disembarked taking preventive measures.

United Airlines Plane Diverts to Chicago due to Oxygen Leak

July 5, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-510 had to divert and make an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, on July 2nd.

The Boeing 757-200, flying from Los Angeles, California, to Newark, New Jersey, had to divert due to oxygen leak.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.

United Airlines Plane Returns to Australia after Bird Strike

July 5, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-840 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport, Australia, on July 4.

The Boeing 787-900, en-route to Los Angeles, California, had to return after a couple of birds hit one of its engines.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Delta Airlines Flight Diverts to Phoenix due to Landing Gear Issue

June 26, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-2362 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 24th.

The Boeing 757-200 plane, heading from Los Angeles, California, to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was diverted due to a problem with landing gear.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 158 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

Compass Airlines | Disruptive Passenger | Diversion | Emergency | USA

Compass Airlines Plane Diverts to Tucson due to Unruly Passenger

June 23, 2016

compass A Compass Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at Tucson International Airport, Arizona, on June 22nd.

The plane, heading from San Antonio, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted after a male passenger made a threat to the crew.

The plane, carrying 80 passengers, landed uneventfully. The man was escorted out of the aircraft.