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Southwest Airlines Plane Diverts to Jackson after Loss of Cabin Pressure

December 9, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-214 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Jackson, Mississippi, on December 6th.

The plane flying from Atlanta, Georgia, to Houston, Texas, was diverted due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane, carrying 118 passengers and 5 crew members, landed safely.

The airline said a flight attendant was taken to hospital after landing.

Crash | USA | Wisconsin

Pilot Injured after Small Plane Crashes in Wisconsin

November 7, 2016

A small plane crashed in the town of Mukwa in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, on November 6th.

The plane went down on Faskell Road, near the runway of a private airport Poppy’s Flying Acres.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was injured in the accident and was taken to a hospital in New London.

Sgt. Kevin Studzinski of the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office said the neighbors had pulled the pilot out of the aircraft. “The plane is considered a total loss, but that’s not what’s important… Due to their heroic actions the pilot is still alive today,” he said.

back to base | EasyJet | Emergency | engine shut down | Netherlands

EasyJet Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Amsterdam

August 9, 2016

Easyjet EasyJet flight U2-7925 made an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 7th.

The plane took off for Nice, France, but had to turn back after loss of oil pressure prompted the crew to shut down one of the engines.

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

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Airbus | Denmark | hard | lost communication | TAP Air Portugal

TAP Portugal makes Hard Landing in Denmark due to Lost Communication

July 17, 2016

TAP Portugal flight TP-752 made a hard landing at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, Denmark, on July 15th.

The Airbus A320-200 flying from Lisbon, Portugal was mid-air when it lost contact with the ATC.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Spirit Airlines Plane Diverts to Texas after Lost Cabin Pressure

June 25, 2016

Spirit Airlines flight NK-875 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock, Texas, on June 23rd.

The Airbus A319-100, en-route from Texas to Oregon, had to divert due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Boeing | cabin pressure | Diversion | Emergency | France

Mongolian Airlines Flight Diverts to France due to Loss of Cabin Pressure

June 12, 2016

MIAT MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight QS-1160 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Toulouse, France, on June 8th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane, heading from Prague, Czech Republic, to Seville, Spain, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Caribbean Airlines Plane makes Safe Landing in Florida after Cabin Pressure Loss

June 5, 2016

Caribbean Airlines flight BW-480 made a safe emergency landing at Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 1st.

The Boeing 737-800, en-route from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, was mid-air above Bahamas when the crew had to initiate an emergency descent after encountering loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

Airbus | cabin pressure | Emergency | Onur Air | Turkey

Onur Air Plane makes Safe Landing in Turkey after Loss in Cabin Pressure

May 31, 2016

Onur Air flight 8Q-814 made a safe landing at Antalya Airport, Antalya, Turkey, on May 28th.

The Airbus A333-300, flying from Munich, Germany, was mid-air above Serbia when it lost its cabin pressure, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency descent before regaining control of the cabin pressure.

The plane landed successfully.

All people onboard remained unharmed.

cabin pressure | Diversion | Emergency | Romania | Tarom Romanian Airlines

TAROM Flight Diverts to Timisoara Due to Cabin Pressure Loss

May 17, 2016

TAROM flight RO-217 made an emergency landing in Timisoara, Romania, on May 13th.

The plane, heading from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Romania, to Belgrade, Serbia, had to be diverted after it lost cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely. All 27 passengers remained unharmed.

British Airways Plane Intercepted by Hungarian Fighter Jets

May 3, 2016

British Airways flight BA-108 was intercepted by fighter aircrafts after it lost communication with Hungary’s ATC on April 30th.

The Boeing 777-200, heading from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to London, England, lost contact with the ATC while it was entering Hungary’s Airspace.

The Hungarian Authorities dispatched two Saab Gripen fighter planes to intercept the plane, however, the communication was restored shortly afterwards. The fighter jets returned to the base while the flight continued to London.

The incident is being investigated.

cabin pressure | Diversion | Emergency | USA

Corporate Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Sioux Falls Regional Airport

May 2, 2016

A corporate jet made an emergency landing at Sioux Falls Regional Airport, South Dakota, on April 30th.

It is believed that the plane, travelling from Canada to Salt Lake City, Utah, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure.

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

Etihad Airways Plane Diverts to Germany after Loss in Cabin Pressure

April 18, 2016

Etihad Etihad Airways flight EY-38 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Munich Airport, Munich, Germany, on April 16th.

The Airbus A340-600, heading from Paris, France, to Abu Dhabi, UAE, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure mid-air.

The plane landed uneventfully. All people onboard remained safe.

Airbus | cabin pressure | Diversion | Egypt | Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines Plane Diverts to Cairo Due to Loss of Cabin Pressure

April 17, 2016

Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV-366 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Cairo, Egypt, on April 12th.

The Airbus A330-300, en-route from Tunis, Tunisia, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 295 people aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Southwest Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Wichita

April 12, 2016

southwest_airlines_logo Southwest Airlines flight WN-50 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Mid Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas, on April 10th.

The Boeing 737-300 was en-route from Dallas, Texas, to Kansas City, Missouri, when the crew reported loss of cabin pressure and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed safely. All 143 passengers and 5 crew members remained unhurt.

cabin pressure | Canadair | Diversion | Emergency | USA

Endeavor Air Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in North Carolina

April 5, 2016

Endeavor Air flight 9E-4058/DL-4058 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 4th.

The Canadair CRJ-900, en-route from Charleston, South Carolina to New York, was mid-air when the crew reported the loss of cabin pressure, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 62 passengers and 4 crew members onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.

Cathay Pacific Flight Diverts to Istanbul Atatürk Airport

March 6, 2016

Cathay Pacific flight CX-234 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey, on March 1st.

The plane, en-route from Milan–Malpensa Airport, Italy, to Hong Kong, China, was diverted after the crew decided to shut down an engine due to loss of engine oil.

The Boeing 777-300 plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Air Canada | Airbus | cabin pressure | Canada | Emergency

Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Toronto

February 1, 2016

Air Canada flight 549 made an emergency landing in Toronto, Canada, on January 29.

The plane, en-route from Newark, New Jersey, to Vancouver, Canada, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure due to a fault in an air conditioning unit.

The Airbus A319 plane landed safely. All 107 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

back to base | cabin pressure | Emergency | S. Africa

Safair Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Johannesburg Airport

January 27, 2016

Safair Safair flight 103 made an emergency landing at Johannesburg Airport in South Africa, on January 24.

The plane was heading to Cape Town when it lost cabin pressure, prompting the pilot to return for an emergency landing.

The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.

back to base | Boeing | cabin pressure | Emergency | S Korea

Jeju Air Plane Makes Safe Landing in South Korea

December 28, 2015

Jeju Air flight 7C-101 returned and made a safe landing at Gimpo International Airport, Gimpo, Seoul, South Korea, on December 24.

The Boeing 727-800, flying from Gimpo, to Jeju, South Korea, had to return in emergency due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

All the passengers onboard remained safe.

China Eastern Plane Diverts to Malaysia due to Loss in Cabin Pressure

December 19, 2015

China Eastern flight MU-782 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, on December 18.

The Airbus A330-300, en-route from Denpasar, Indonesia, to Beijing, China, had to divert due to loss in cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.

Insel Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Sint Maarten

November 30, 2015

Insel Air flight 7I-534 made an emergency landing in Sint Maarten, Netherlands, on November 18.

The McDonnel Douglas MD-82, heading to Curacao, was forced to return after the crew decided to shut down an engine due to oil pressure loss.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Egypt Air Plane makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia

October 2, 2015

Egypt Air flight MS-903 diverted to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, on September 30.

The Airbus A321-200, en-route to Dubai, from Alexandria Borg el Arab, Egypt, had to be diverted in emergency due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

All people aboard remained unhurt.