Small Plane Crashes in Florida due to Mechanical Issue
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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.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Lightning Strike

Southwest Airlines flight WN-2515 made an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport, Connecticut, on October 23rd.

The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Orlando, Florida, was diverted after it received a lightning strike, followed by an abnormal gear indication.

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

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Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport

Frontier Airlines flight F9-1674 made an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on August 15th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane heading from Orlando, Florida, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was diverted due to an unknown odor in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. Seven passengers and a crew member were treated by the medical teams at the airport. Two passengers and a flight attendant were later taken to hospital.

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Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Shannon Airport

Virgin Atlantic flight VS-50A made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on August 10th.

The plane heading from Orlando, Florida, to Gatwick Airport, England, was diverted due to smoke on board.

The plane landed safely.

There were one hundred and ninety-four passengers and thirteen crew members aboard at the time. Twelve passengers were examined by the medical teams at the airport.

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Bird-Hit Delta Airlines Flight Makes Safe Landing in Orlando

Delta Airlines flight DL-2128 suffered a bird strike near Orlando, Florida, on June 11th.

The incident happened when the Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Detroit, Michigan, was on approach to Orlando International Airport.

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

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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Airport

American Airlines flight AA-2229 had to divert and make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on May 10th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from LaGuardia Airport, New York, to Orlando, Florida, was diverted due to an engine failure.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and fifty-six passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.