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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Calgary International Airport

American Airlines flight AA-263 made an emergency landing at Calgary International Airport in Alberta, Canada, on October 11th.

The plane heading from Dallas, Texas, to Beijing, China, was initially diverted to Edmonton International Airport, Alberta, Canada, after a passenger suffered a medical emergency. However, the crew subsequently reported a mechanical issue and decided to divert to Calgary.

The plane landed safely.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Florida Highway

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida, on November 3rd.

Authorities said the pilot decided to land on the highway due to mechanical issues with the plane.

No injuries were reported.

The plane was heading from DeLand to Orlando Executive Airport, Florida, at the time.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Washington County Pasture

emergencyAn abandoned small plane was found in a pasture in Washington County, Oregon, on January 5th.

Authorities said the land-owner found the aircraft when he went to feed his cattle in the pasture.

The troopers contacted the pilot who told them he had to make an emergency landing due to mechanical issues and that he was not injured. He said he was making arrangements to bring a mechanic to the plane.

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Allegiant Air Plane Diverts to Fargo

AllegiantAn Allegiant Air flight made an emergency landing at Hector International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota, on December 28.

The plane was en-route from Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, to Appleton, Wisconsin, when the crew decided to divert due to a mechanical issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 107 passengers and six crew members remained safe.

The passengers were accommodated in another flight.

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AA Flight Diverts to Lubbock due to Mechanical Issue

american airlinesAmerican Airlines flight 295 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, on December 23.

According to the airline, the plane, heading from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted due to a “mechanical issue.”

The plane landed uneventfully. All 186 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement aircraft for the passengers.

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American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

american airlinesAmerican Airlines flight 2777 made an emergency landing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina, on November 27.

According to the airline, the plane was heading from Dallas to Columbia when it experienced mechanical issues and requested an emergency landing.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 39 passengers and 3 crew members remained uninjured.

The plane was being operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

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Portland-Bound Alaska Airlines Plane Diverts to Eugene Airport

wings of alaskaAlaska airlines flight 2151 had to make an emergency landing at Eugene Airport, Oregon, on November 17.

The plane, heading from Seattle to Portland, had to be diverted after the pilot reported a mechanical issue.

The plane landed safely. There were 52 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a bus that took passengers to Portland.