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ExpressJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Newport News

ExpressJet flight DL-5381 had to make an emergency landing in Newport News, Virginia, on July 9th.

The plane flying from Atlanta, Georgia, was on approach to Newport News when the crew reported a possible nose gear steering issue and declared an emergency.

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

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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Charlotte

American Airlines flight AA-730 had to return for an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 21st.

The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Heathrow Airport, England, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a possible issue with the flaps.

The plane landed back safely. All two hundred and fifty-eight passengers and sixteen crew members remained unharmed.

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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Claremont Municipal Airport

A small plane made an emergency landing at Claremont Municipal Airport, New Hampshire, on May 3rd.

The plane was returning from Nashua, New Hampshire, when the pilot reported that he was unable to lower the landing gear. Airport authorities said in a new release, “After exhausting all possible remedies, the pilot advised that he would be attempting a landing with only the nose gear down and locked… The pilot came in on Runway 29 and set the plane down and it skidded to a halt.”

The pilot, John Wilson, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, remained unharmed.

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Medical Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Dallas

A PHI Air Medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing at West Mockingbird Lane and Irving Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, on October 26th.

The aircraft was on its way to pick up a patient when the pilot reported a possible fuel leak and decided to make an emergency landing.

The helicopter landed safely. No injuries were reported.

“We dispatched a different aircraft to pick up the specialized maternal team and complete the transport… We are grateful that the appropriate protocols were followed and all are safe”, PHI Air Medical said in statement.

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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.

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United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Edinburgh

new-united-logoUnited Airlines flight UA-929 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on July 12th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane, heading from London, United Kingdom, to Chicago, Illinois, was diverted due to a possible fuel issue.

The plane landed safely. There were 119 passengers and 11 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

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Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to London due to Hydraulic Failure

Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic flight VS-107 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, London, England, on April 27th.

The Airbus A330-300, en-route to Detroit, Michigan, was mid-air when it had to return after the crew reported hydraulic failure followed by a possible landing gear failure.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers aboard remained safe.

The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.

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Allegiant Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Utah

AllegiantAllegiant Air flight 487 had to make an emergency landing in St. George, Utah, on September 7.

According to the airline, the plane, heading from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Las Vegas, Nevada, had to be diverted due to a “possible maintenance issue”.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 141 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.