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Etihad Airways Flight Returns to Abu Dhabi due to Engine Issue

Etihad Airways flight EY-474 had to return and make an emergency landing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 2nd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Jakarta, Indonesia, but had to turn back after the crew reported a loud bang and streaks of flames coming out of left engine.

The plane landed back uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

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Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Caracas

Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela flight VH-302 had to return and make an emergency landing in Caracas, Venezuela, on February 12th.

The plane took off for Porlamar, Venezuela, but had to return shortly afterwards after one of the engines emitted flames and a loud bang.

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

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Copa Airlines Flight Rejects Take Off from Santa Clara, Cuba

Copa Airlines flight CM-238 had to reject take off from Santa Clara, Cuba, on December 11th.

The plane was accelerating to take off for Panama City, Panama, when its left.

engine emitted a loud bang and smoke was noticed in the cabin.

The crew subsequently rejected take off and deployed slides for an emergency evacuation.

All 88 passengers and 5 crew members remained unharmed.

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Indonesia-Bound Hong Kong Airlines Flight Rejects Take Off

HONGKONG airlinesHong Kong Airlines flight HX-707 had to reject take off from Hong Kong, China, on October 30th.

The Airbus A330-300 plane was accelerating to take off for Denpasar, Indonesia, when the left engine emitted a loud bang, forcing the crew to reject take off.

The plane safely returned to the apron. Everyone aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Aerolineas Argentinas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Buenos Aires

Aerolineas ArgentinasAerolineas Argentinas flight AR-1300 had to return and make an emergency landing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 27th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after flames were seen emitting from the left engine along with loud bangs.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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AeroUnion Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mexico City

aerounionAeroUnion flight 6R-300 had to return and make an emergency landing in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 27th.

The plane took off for Guadalajara, Mexico, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported repeated surges in left engine along with streaks of flames and loud bangs.

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

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Blue Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Romania

blue airBlue Air flight 0B-1215 had to return and make an emergency landing in Otopeni, Romania, on October 19th.

The plane took off for Rome Fiumicino airport, Italy, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a loud noise in the cockpit.

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

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Swiss International Airlines Flight Returns to Copenhagen due to Engine issue

swissairSwiss International Airlines flight LX-1267 had to return for an emergency landing in Copenhagen, Denmark, on August 19th.

The plane took off for Zurich, Switzerland, but had to turn back after its right engine began emitting flames and loud bangs.

The crew shut down the engine before the plane landed back safely. No injuries were reported.

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Cargolux Plane Returns to Canada after AoA Vane Goes Missing

cargoluxCargolux flight CV-775 had to return and make an emergency landing at Calgary International Airport, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on May 28th.

The Boeing 747-400, en-route to Luxembourg, had to return shortly after the crew heard a loud bang followed by the stick shaker activating. It later turned out that an AoA (Angle of Attack) vane was missing.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All people onboard remained safe.

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Republic Airways Flight Returns to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Republic airlinesRepublic Airways flight YX-4378 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Virginia, on May 24th.

The plane took off for Memphis, Tennessee, but had to return shortly afterwards after its left engine emitted flames following a loud bang.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

It is believed that a bird strike caused the engine malfunction.

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Lufthansa Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Barcelona

LufthansaLufthansa flight LH-1129 had to return and make an emergency landing in Barcelona, Spain, on April 16th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane was heading to Frankfurt, Germany, when a loud bang from right engine prompted the crew to declare an emergency and turn back.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

The passengers were accommodated in other flights.

CSA Czech Airlines Plane Returns to Amsterdam due to Engine Vibrations
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CSA Czech Airlines Plane Returns to Amsterdam due to Engine Vibrations

CSACSA Czech Airlines flight OK-619 had to return and make an emergency landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands, on November 1.

The Airbus A319-100, en-route to Prague, Czech Republic, had to return after its right side engine emitted a loud bang then started vibrating.

The aircraft landed safely.

Everyone aboard remained unhurt.