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Small Plane Crashes in Florida due to Mechanical Issue

A small plane crashed into a marshy area near Orlando Apopka Airport, Orange County, Florida, on the night of December 30th.

The Cessna 400 had to abort its landing after spotting a deer on the runway. The plane faced mechanical issue after turning around.

The plane sustained significant damage.

The 61-year old pilot was taken to a nearby hospital for first aid.

Italy-Bound Alitalia Flight Diverts to Canada

Alitalia flight AZ-631 had to divert and make an emergency landing in St. John’s, Canada, on November 22nd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane heading from Miami, Florida, to Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.

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

Small Plane Crashed in Orleans County, New York

A small plane crashed in a wooded area in Gaines, Orleans County, New York, on August 23rd.

The plane had just taken off from Gaines Valley Aviation Airport when it experienced a mechanical problem and went down.

The pilot, Earl Luce Jr., 64, of Brockport, was the only one aboard. He remained uninjured.

SkyWest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lansing

SkyWest Airlines flight 4896 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, Michigan, on August 18th.

The plane heading from Detroit to Kalamazoo, Michigan, was diverted after the crew noticed a mechanical issue.

The plane landed safely. All forty-six passengers and three crew members aboard remained unharmed.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Newark

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Newark, New Jersey, on August 8th.

The plane heading from Chicago, Illinois, to Paris, France, was diverted due to a mechanical issue.

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

Foul Odor On-Board American Airlines Plane Makes Passengers Ill

American Airlines flight AA-1927 made an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on July 16th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from Charlotte, North Carolina, when a foul odor in the cabin caused several passengers to suffer from nausea and headache.

The plane continued for a safe landing. The affected passengers received medical assistance at the airport.

The airline said the foul odor developed due to a mechanical issue.

Tour Helicopter Crashes in California; 3 Injured

A tour helicopter made a crash landing, hit 2 vans, and caught fire in the parking area of Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Club in California, in the afternoon of May 5th.

The four-seater Robinson R-44 was returning to the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport after a tour, when it developed a mechanical problem.

All three people aboard sustained injuries.

The FAA is investigating.

Air Canada Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Spokane International Airport

An Air Canada flight made an emergency landing at Spokane International Airport, Washington, on April 30th.

The plane heading from Seattle, Washington, to Toronto, Canada, was diverted after the crew noticed a potential mechanical problem.

The plane landed safely. No Injuries were reported.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in San Francisco

United Airlines flight UA-1721 had to return and make an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on April 16th.

The Boeing 737-900 plane heading to Kona, Hawaii, had to turn back due to a mechanical issue.

The plane landed back safely. All 183 people aboard remained unharmed.

Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Washington Dulles International Airport

Turkish Airlines flight TK-183 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, on February 23rd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane heading from Istanbul, Turkey, to Havana, Cuba, was diverted due to a mechanical problem.

The plane landed safely. There were 173 passengers and 13 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Qantas Airways Flight Diverts to Singapore due to Engine Issues

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.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Louisville

American Airlines flight AA-1251 had to return and make an emergency landing in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 30th.

The plane took off for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a possible mechanical problem.

The plane landed safely. All 119 people aboard remained unharmed.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on U.S. 31 in Indiana

A small plane made an emergency landing at U.S. Highway 31 in Howard County, Indiana, on January 31st.

The plane flying from Brownsburg, Indiana, was forced to land on the highway due to a mechanical issue.

No injuries were reported.

The incident is being investigated.

US Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Japan

A US military helicopter made an emergency landing in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 20th.

The AH-1 attack helicopter was forced to land in emergency on Ikei Island due to a mechanical issue.

The U.S. Marines Corps confirmed in a statement, “there was no damage to the aircraft and no injuries.”

Taban Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Mehrabad International Airport

Taban Air flight HH-6295 had to return and make an emergency landing at Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran, on December 31st.

The plane took off for Shiraz, Iran, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a mechanical problem with one of the engines and had to shut it down.

The plane landed back uneventfully. All 130 people aboard remained safe.

American Airlines Flight Diverts to O’Hare International Airport

An American Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport, Illinois, on December 28th.

The plane flying from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, was diverted due to a possible mechanical problem.

The plane landed safely. All 149 passengers and 5 crew members remained safe.

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in San Francisco

new-united-logoUnited Airlines flight UA-837 had to return and make an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on November 28th.

According to the airline, the plane took off for Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a mechanical issue with one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. There were 202 passengers and 15 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

JetBlue Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Mechanical Issue

JetBlueJetBlue flight 1146 had to make an emergency landing at Charleston International Airport, South Carolina, on November 21st.

The plane took off from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Florida, and was heading to Richmond, Virginia, when the crew noticed a mechanical issue and decided to divert.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Two F15 Jets Make Emergency Landing at Huntsville International Airport

Two F15 jets made an emergency landing at Huntsville International Airport, Alabama, on October 28th.

The planes were flying from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, to Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, when one of them experienced mechanical issues.

The planes were diverted to Huntsville where they landed safely.

All crew members aboard remained unharmed.

American Airlines Flight Diverts to Milwaukee due to Possible Mechanical Issues

American EagleAmerican Airlines flight 3232 had to make an emergency landing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 22nd.

The plane flying from Chicago, Illinois, to Fargo, North Dakota, was diverted due to possible mechanical issues.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 50 passengers and 3 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Allegiant Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Jacksonville International Airport

AllegiantAn Allegiant Air flight had to make an emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport, Florida, on October 19th.

The plane flying from North Dakota to Orlando, Florida, was diverted due to mechanical issues.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 154 people aboard remained safe.

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Cold Bay

American EagleAmerican Airlines flight AA-288 made an emergency landing in Cold Bay, Alaska, on October 12th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane heading from Shanghai, China, to Chicago, Illinois, was diverted after the crew received indication of a possible mechanical issue.

The plane landed safely. All 100 passengers and 14 crew members remained unhurt.

American Eagle Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kentucky

American eagleAmerican Eagle flight 5946 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Louisville International Airport, Kentucky, on September 25th.

The plane was heading from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio, when the crew reported a mechanical problem and decided to divert.

The plane landed safely. There were 51 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

SBA Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Santo Domingo

SBA AirlinesSBA Airlines flight R7-420 had to make an emergency landing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on September 20th.

The plane was flying from Caracas, Venezuela, when the crew declared an emergency due to a mechanical problem.

The plane landed safely. All 139 people on board remained unhurt.

Single-Engine Plane Crashes in Alaska; Pilot Injured

A single-engine plane crashed shortly after taking off from an airstrip near Caribou Street and Bogard Road in Wasilla, Alaska, on the morning of September 16th.

According to sources, the plane had encountered some mechanical issues that resulted in the crash.

The pilot was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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