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United Airlines Plane Diverts to Raleigh–Durham International Airport

June 18, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-208 had to divert and make an unscheduled landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on June 15th.

The Boeing 757-200 plane heading from Orlando, Florida, to Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, was diverted after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

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

Boeing | Emergency | engine failure | Thomson Airways | UK

Thomson Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester

June 11, 2017

Thomson Airways flight BY-147 made an emergency landing in Manchester, England, on June 9th.

The Boeing 787-800 plane flying from Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, was on approach to Manchester when the crew declared an emergency due to an engine failure.

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

Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando

May 27, 2017

Southwest Airlines flight WN-1224 had to return and make an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on May 24th.

The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but had to turn back after the crew suspected a tire had blown during departure.

The plane landed back safely. All 149 people aboard remained unharmed.

Airbus | bird strike | Emergency | Jet Blue | USA

JetBlue Flight Diverts to Orlando After Bird Strike

April 2, 2017

JetBlue flight B6-897 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on April 1st.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Boston, Massachusetts, to Liberia, Costa Rica, was diverted due to a bird strike.

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

Air Transat | Boeing | cabin pressure | Canada | Emergency

Air Transat Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Loss of Cabin Pressure

March 30, 2017

Air Transat flight TS-103 made an emergency landing in Montreal, Canada, on March 26th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Orlando, Florida, was descending toward Montreal when it lost cabin pressure, prompting the deployment of oxygen masks.

The plane continued for a safe landing. There were 102 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; 3 of them were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Delta | Emergency | odor | smoke | USA

Delta Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

March 27, 2017

Delta Airlines flight DL-803 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Kentucky, on March 23rd.

The plane took off for Orlando, Florida, but had to return shortly afterwards due to reports of a smoky odor in the cabin.

The plane landed back safely. All 148 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

JetBlue Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando

February 6, 2017

JetBlue Airways flight B6-658 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on February 2nd.

The Airbus A320-200 plane flying from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Cleveland, Ohio, was diverted after the crew reported issues with cabin pressurization.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Southwest Airlines Flight Diverts to Jacksonville After Loss of Cabin Pressure

January 4, 2017

Southwest Airlines flight WN-3556 had to divert for an emergency landing in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 2nd.

The Boeing 737-300 plane was flying from San Antonio, Texas, to Orlando, Florida, when it lost cabin pressure, prompting the crew to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 133 people aboard remained safe.

American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando

January 4, 2017

American Airlines flight AA-1868 had to make an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on January 2nd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane was flying from Charlotte, North Carolina, when a strange odor on-board gave headaches to 7 crew members.

The plane continued for a safe landing. The crew members were taken to hospital.

All 89 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

Spirit Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Engine Issue

December 18, 2016

Spirit Airlines flight NK-927 had to return and make an emergency landing in Chicago, Illinois, on December 14th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Orlando, Florida, but had to turn back after the crew reported an engine issue.

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

Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando

November 27, 2016

Frontier Airlines flight F9-1643 had to return for an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on November 25th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for Minneapolis, Minnesota, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an issue with a door.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Allegiant Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Jacksonville International Airport

October 20, 2016

An 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.

Lufthansa Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada due to Smoke in Cockpit

October 20, 2016

A Lufthansa flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at Gander International Airport, Gander, Newfoundland, Labrador, Canada, on October 18th.

The Boeing 747 en-route from Frankfurt, Germany, to Orlando, Florida, was mid-air when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed uneventfully. All people onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

The incident remains under investigation.

Bird-Hit American Airlines Plane Safely Lands in Orlando

October 4, 2016

American Airlines flight AA-1786 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Orlando, Florida, on October 2nd.

The Airbus A321-200 plane flying from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was on final approach when a bird hit it.

The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Lufthansa Flight Returns to Frankfurt due to Hydraulic Failure

September 12, 2016

Lufthansa flight LH-464 made an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 11th.

The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Orlando, Florida, but had to turn back after the crew reported a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Delta Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando

August 31, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-1827 made an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on August 28th.

The plane flying from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Atlanta, Georgia, was diverted after the crew reported a flaps problem.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Spirit Airlines Flight Returns to Orlando due to Foul Odor

August 15, 2016

Spirit Airlines flight NK-878 made an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on August 12th.

The plane took off for Latrobe, Pennsylvania, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a strong odor onboard.

The Airbus A320-200 plane carrying 179 people landed safely.

Two passengers and five crew members reported breathing difficulties and nausea. They were taken to hospital.

Allegiant Plane Diverts to Florida due to Odor in Cabin

July 7, 2016

Allegiant flight G4-749 had to divert and make a precautionary landing at Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, Florida, on July 6th.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 was en-route from South Bend, Indiana, to Orlando, Florida, when the crew reported odor in the cabin, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed safely. All 172 people aboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

Boeing | Delta | Florida | USA

Delta Airlines Flight Attendant Injured during Landing in Florida

May 11, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-1819 made a safe landing at Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Florida, on May 6th.

The Boeing 737-900, flying from Salt Lake City, Utah, was landing at Orlando’s runway when a flight attendant onboard received unknown injuries.

The cause of the incident has not been reported.

Florida | hard | Jet Blue | turbulence | USA

Orlando-Bound Jetblue Plane Encounters Severe Turbulence; At Least 8 Injured

May 11, 2016

JetBlue Jetblue flight B6-1134 encountered severe turbulence while heading to Orlando International Airport, Florida, on May 9th.

The plane was flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it ran into severe turbulence that injured at least 8 passengers.

The plane continued for a safe landing in Orlando. The injured were taken to hospitals.

Delta Airlines Plane Diverts and Makes Emergency Landing in Maryland

March 24, 2016

Delta Airlines flight DL-2285 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Maryland, on March 23.

The Boeing 737-900, en-route from New York to Orlando, Florida, was above Baltimore when the crew reported smoke indication, prompting the plane to divert.

The plane landed safely.

All 181 people on board remained unharmed.

Allegiant Air | Diversion | Emergency | Florida | USA

Allegiant Air Flight Diverts to Jacksonville International Airport

March 4, 2016

Allegiant Air flight 758 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport, Florida, on March 2nd.

Authorities said the plane, heading from Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, to Indianapolis International Airport, Indiana, was diverted due to a pressurization problem.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 155 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

The airline said in a statement, “A replacement aircraft will be sent to JAX from SFB and is scheduled to depart JAX at 12:40 p.m. and arrive in IND at 2:40 p.m. Passengers will be receiving a refund for the flight segment, food at the gate, the option to change their flight to another one in the Allegiant network and $200 vouchers for future travel on Allegiant.”

Allegiant Air plane Diverts to Rhode Island due to Smell of Smoke

January 1, 2016

Allegiant Air flight G4-736 had to divert and make an emergency landing at T. F. Green Airport in Providence, Kent County, Rhode Island, on December 30.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83, flying from Orlando, Florida, to Bangor, Maine, had to divert due to smell of smoke.

The aircraft received minor damage due to heat.

All 120 people aboard remained safe.

Allegiant Air | Diversion | Emergency | mechanical failure | USA

Allegiant Air Plane Diverts to Fargo

December 30, 2015

An 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.

Allegiant Air Flight Diverts to Jacksonville International Airport

December 27, 2015

Allegiant Air Flight 606 made an emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport, Florida, on December 24.

The plane, en-route from Orlando, Florida, to Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, Ohio, was diverted after an indicator light in the cockpit went off.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 141 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.