Raleigh–Durham

Allegiant Air | back to base | Emergency | mechanical failure | smell of burning | smoke | USA

Allegiant Air Plane Returns to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
December 5, 2015

Allegiant Air flight 815 had to return and make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on December 3.

The plane took off for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Florida, but had to return immediately afterwards after the crew reported smell of smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. No one was injured.

The airline said the aircraft had a mechanical fault.
Diversion | Embraer | Emergency | Landing | Republic Airlines | smoke | USA

Republic Airlines Plane Diverts to North Carolina after Smoke in Cockpit
October 30, 2015October 30, 2015

Republic Airlines flight YX-4488/AA-4488 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, Morrisville, North Carolina, on October 28.

The Embraer ERJ-170, flying from Philadelphia, to Jacksonville, had to make an emergency landing due to smoke in cockpit.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 69 people aboard remained safe.