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    Jin Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Japan

    Jin AirJin Air flight LJ-211 made an emergency landing in Osaka, Japan, on June 13th.

    The plane, flying from Seoul, South Korea, declared emergency due to a hydraulic failure that affected normal gear extension.

    The plane landed safely. There were 165 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

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    Cathay Pacific Flight Returns to Hong Kong

    Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-412 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on June 11th.

    The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Seoul, South Korea, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a possible flight control problem.

    The plane landed safely. There were 314 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

    The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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    Emirates Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Dubai

    EmiratesEmirates flight EK-507 had to make an emergency landing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on June 9th.

    The Boeing 777-300 aircraft was flying from Mumbai, India, when the crew reported a flat tire and requested emergency assistance.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All 199 passengers and 19 crew members remained safe.

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    Delta Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Detroit

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta Airlines flight DL-745 had to return and make an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport, in Detroit, Michigan, on June 9th.

    The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for San Francisco, California, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an issue with one of the redundant power systems.

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were 244 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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    TUI Airlines Netherlands Returns to UAE after Flaps Problem

    TUIflyTUI Airlines Netherlands flight OR-410 had to return and make an emergency landing at Al- Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on June 4th.

    The Boeing 737-800, en-route to Amsterdam, Netherlands, was mid-air when the crew encountered flaps problem, prompting the plane to return.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All people onboard remained unharmed.

    The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.

  • Small Plane Crashed at Ravalli County Airport

    A small plane crashed at the Ravalli County Airport in Hamilton, Montana, on June 4th.

    The plane was attempting to land at the airport when its left wing struck the ground, causing it to flip over. The plane was flying from Idaho at the time.

    There were three people aboard, including the pilot and two passengers; one of them was injured in the incident while the other two remained unharmed.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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    Several Injured after Malaysia Airlines Flight Runs into Severe Turbulence

    Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines flight MH-1 experienced severe turbulence over the Bay of Bengal, on June 5th.

    The Airbus A380-800 plane was flying from Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom, when it ran into severe turbulence that injured around 34 people.

    The plane landed uneventfully. The airline said that a small number of passengers and crew members required medical assistance.

    The plane was carrying 378 people at the time.

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    1 Killed, 3 Injured as Helicopter Crashes in Indonesia

    A Bell 206 helicopter crashed in Paniai district of Papua Province, Indonesia, on June 4th.

    The aircraft went down when it was transporting three passengers from Nabire to a mining site in Degewo.

    The pilot was killed in the crash while the passengers were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Spokesperson of Indonesia’s national police Agus Rianto said, “We have evacuated the passengers to the nearby city of Nabire so they could get medical treatment.”

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Air India Plane Diverts to Biju Patnaik International Airport

    airindialogoAn Air India flight made an emergency landing at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Odisha, India, on June 4th.

    The plane, en-route from Bangalore, Karnataka, to Kolkata, West Bengal, had to be diverted after it developed a technical issue.

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were 149 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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    British Airways Flight Lands Safely in Newark after Security Alert

    British airwaysA British Airways flight made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, on June 1st.

    Authorities said a security alert was issued about the British Airways plane that was flying from London, United Kingdom.

    An airline spokesperson said, “The aircraft has landed normally. Security checks will carried out as a precaution…We do not discuss details of operational security. The safety and security of our customers and crew is our number one priority.”

    The plane was carrying 206 passengers and 13 crew members at the time.

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    Southwest Airlines Makes Emergency Landing on Roatan Island

    Southwest Airlines flight WN-607 had to divert and make an emergency landing on Roatan Island, Honduras, on May 29th.

    The Boeing 737-700 was heading from San Jose, Costa Rica, to Baltimore, Maryland, when smoke was detected in the cabin, prompting the crew to divert to Roatan.

    The plane landed safely. There were 140 passengers and 8 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

    The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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    Gulf Air Plane Diverts to Mumbai after Hitting Turbulence

    Gulf Air flight GF-155 made an emergency landing in Mumbai, India, on May 27th.

    The Airbus A330-200, en-route from Manila, Philippines, to Bahrain, was diverted after it was hit by severe turbulence that injured several passengers and crew members.

    The plane landed uneventfully. One person was taken to hospital with head wounds.

    The flight was carrying 247 passengers at the time.

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    Easyjet Flight Makes Emergency Landing on Porto Santo Island

    EasyjetEasyjet flight U2-8704 made an emergency landing on Porto Santo Island in the Atlantic Ocean, on May 24th.

    According to an airline spokesperson, the Airbus A320-200, heading from Tenerife, Spain, to Gatwick Airport, England, was diverted due to a technical issue.

    The plane landed safely. There were 167 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

    The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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    Aeroflot Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Russia

    AeroflotAeroflot flight SU-2342 made an emergency landing in Kaliningrad, Russia, on May 22nd.

    The Airbus A320-200, heading from Moscow, Russia, to Hanover, Germany, was diverted after a passenger observed fuel leaking from a wing.

    The plane landed safely. There were 154 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

    The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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    CityJet Flight Returns to Dublin due to Low Oil Pressure Indication

    CityJetCityJet flight WX-112 had to return and make an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, on May 20th.

    The plane took off for London, England, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines due to a low oil pressure indication.

    The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.