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Two Injured After Small Plane Crashes in Oregon

A small plane crashed near Hillsboro, Oregon, on April 26th.

Gennaro Avolio, 88, and his passenger Gary Hagstrom, 73, were aboard the plane when it went down in an orchard.

Both occupants of the plane were seriously injured. They were taken to a hospital in Portland, Oregon.

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at PDX

United Airlines flight UA-1551 made an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, on February 25th.

The Boeing 737-900 plane took off from Newark, New Jersey, but blew a tire during departure.

The crew decided to continue the flight and requested assistance at Portland Airport.

The plane landed safely and was towed to the gate. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Portland, ME

Southwest Airlines flight WN-1658 had to make an emergency landing in Portland, Maine, on April 3rd.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Baltimore, Maryland, was on approach to Portland when the crew declared an emergency due to a problem with the flaps.

The plane landed at higher than normal speed. There were 180 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

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Delta Airlines Flight Diverts to Cold Bay due to Engine Issue

Delta Airlines flight DL-68 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Cold Bay, Alaska, on January 14th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane heading from Narita International Airport, Japan, to Portland, Oregon, was diverted after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 210 passengers and 11 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Portland

United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight UA-789 had to return and make an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, Oregon, on October 13th.

The Boeing 737-900 plane took off for Denver, Colorado, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an electrical smell onboard.

The plane landed safely. There were 177 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

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Skywest Airlines Plane Returns to San Francisco

SkyWestSkywest Airlines flight OO-5336 made an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on April 18th.

The plane was heading to Portland, Oregon, when the crew reported an issue with windshield heating and decided to return.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Alaska Airlines Plane Returns to Portland International Airport

AlaskaAlaska Airlines flight 644 had to return and make an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, Oregon, on April 13th.

The plane took off for Phoenix, Arizona, but had to return shortly afterwards after it lost pressurisation.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 144 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.