Scotland

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    Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Aberdeen International Airport

    An offshore helicopter made an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, United Kingdom, on May 16.

    The helicopter, belonging to Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshore Ltd., declared emergency while flying over North Sea.

    According to a Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshore spokesperson, “We can confirm that an s-92 helicopter requested priority landing at Aberdeen airport after crew reported a cockpit warning light illumination…The aircraft made an uneventful landing just after 2pm and the 18 passengers on board were given a de-brief by the crew…The aircraft is currently being examined by engineers and will be subject to a detailed series of checks and tests before it’s returned to service.”

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    Saudi Arabian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Scotland

    Saudi Arabian AirlinesSaudi Arabian Airlines flight SV-61 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, Scotland, on March 31st.

    The Boeing 777, en-route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Toronto, Canada, was mid-air when a passenger reportedly fell ill onboard, prompting the plane to divert to Prestwick.

    The plane landed safely.

    All passengers aboard remained unharmed.

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    Eastern Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Aberdeen

    Eastern AirwaysEastern Airways flight EZE514 made an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, on January 20.

    According to an airline spokesperson, “The captain operating charter flight EZE514 from Scatsta to Aberdeen received a cockpit warning indication en-route to Aberdeen relating to one of the aircraft’s two engines…The airport fire service was put on standby but was stood down shortly after the aircraft landed in Aberdeen.”

    All 28 passengers and 3 crew members remained safe.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Eastern Airways Plane Returns to Aberdeen Airport

    Eastern AirwaysEastern Airways flight T34717 had to return and make an emergency landing at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland, United Kingdom, on January 7.

    According to an airline spokesperson, “The captain operating this afternoon’s T3 4717 flight from Aberdeen to Leeds Bradford made a precautionary return to Aberdeen, after receiving an abnormal right hand engine oil temperature indication during flight. The engine was not shutdown in flight.”

    The Jetstream 41 plane landed uneventfully. None of the nine passengers and three crew were harmed.

    A replacement aircraft was arranged for the passengers.

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    United Airlines plane Diverts to Canada after Cracked Windshield

    United airlinesUnited Airlines flight UA-162 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Gander International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on December 31.

    The Boeing 757-200, flying from Glasgow, Scotland, to Newark, New Jersey, had to divert after its windshield cracked mid-air.

    The plane landed safely.

    All 164 people aboard remained safe.

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    Loganair Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Sumburgh Airport

    LoganairLoganair flight BE6780 had to make an emergency landing at Sumburgh airport in Scotland, United Kingdom, on December 23.

    According to the airline, “Flight BE6780 carrying 46 passengers and three crew declared a mayday shortly before landing in Sumburgh last night… The captain received a fire caution indication from the port-side engine, which was shut down as is standard operating procedure… Passengers were briefed by the crew ahead of landing and the aircraft touched down safely.”

    All the passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

    The Saab 2000 was flying from Aberdeen at the time.

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    Loganair Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Aberdeen Airport

    LoganairLoganair BE6916 made an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, United Kingdom, on November 10.

    It is believed that the plane, en-route from from Glasgow to Sumburgh, was diverted due to a potential engine issue. According to an airline spokesperson, “Following a cautionary indication the captain elected to shutdown the aircraft’s right engine and diverted to Aberdeen airport.”

    The plane landed uneventfully. There were 10 passengers and 3 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

    The passengers were accommodated in another flight.

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    Flybe Flight Makes Emergency Landing after Engine Shut Down

    flybeFlybe flight BE6938 was forced to return and make an emergency landing in Kirkwall, Scotland, on September 24.

    The Saab 340 turboprop jet, operated by Loganair, had to be diverted after the crew shut down its left engine due to a warning indication. The flight was en-route to Inverness, Scotland at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All 32 people aboard remained unharmed.

    A replacement aircraft was arranged for the passengers.

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    Vulcan Bomber Makes Emergency Landing in Scotland

    airshowA Vulcan bomber had to make an emergency landing at Prestwick Airport, South Ayrshire, Scotland, on September 6.

    The plane had to make an emergency landing due to a problem with its landing gear.

    It was the last flying Vulcan bomber of its kind, belonging to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, England. The flight was arranged for an airshow, which had to be cancelled after the incident.

    The plane landed safely and was returned to Doncaster after examination.

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    Bristow Chopper Makes Emergency Landing at Aberdeen Airport

    BristowA Bristow-operated offshore helicopter had to return and make an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, United Kingdom, on June 26.

    The company released a statement saying, “Bristow Helicopters Ltd can confirm that one of its helicopters requested priority landing at Aberdeen Airport today… A caution light falsely displayed causing the false alarm. The airport emergency services attended as per standard practice, but no assistance was required.”

    The aircraft safely landed at 1:40 p.m. There were 6 passengers and 2 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

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    Eastern Airways Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Aberdeen

    Eastern AirwaysEastern Airways flight T3 588 made an emergency landing at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland, on May 11.

    According to an airline spokesperson, “On approach to Aberdeen, the captain of flight T3 588 from Durham Tees Valley received a cockpit warning indication relating to the smoke detector system in the toilet… The Saab 2000 aircraft with 26 passengers and four crew landed safely at 9.28pm… After landing, passengers disembarked via the aircraft steps on the runway as the airport fire service inspected the aircraft.”

    No one was injured in the incident.

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    SAS Flight Diverts to Scotland due to Cabin Pressure Issues

    SASScandinavian Airlines System (SAS) flight SK 4604 landed at Aberdeen International Airport, Scotland under emergency conditions on the afternoon of May 10.

    Boeing 737-883 was en-route from Dublin, Ireland to Oslo, Norway but had to divert to Aberdeen due to issues with cabin pressure.

    The plane, carrying around 169 passengers and 6 crew members, landed safely and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    The passengers were accommodated in another plane.

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    Eastern Airways Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Aberdeen Airport

    Eastern AirwaysAn Eastern Airways fight had to make an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland on April 30.

    According to an airline spokesperson, “Our crew were re-positioning an empty aircraft from Orebro in Sweden to Aberdeen and reported a cockpit warning indication relating to the aircraft’s Auxiliary Power Unit…There were no passengers onboard the Saab 2000, and the two pilots landed safely at 7.20pm…After vacating the runway the aircraft then taxied to its parking stand.”

    The airline engineers were inspecting the aircraft.

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    Small Plane Crash in Scotland Kills 2

    A Piper PA-28 plane crashed near Loch Etive in Argyll region of Scotland, on April 4.

    Authorities said the plane crashed after it lost contact in Glen Kinglass’ Beinn nan Lus area, at around 1:50 p.m. It is believed that the accident happened when the aircraft was heading from east Scotland to Hebrides Island, Tiree.

    Two people were killed in the crash. Their bodies were recovered along with the wreckage.

    The cause of crash is under investigation.

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    Loganair Flight Diverts to Aberdeen due to ‘Unusual Smell’

    LoganairLoganair flight BE6891 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, at around 10:45 a.m. on February 20.

    According to a statement released by the airline, “The captain of Flight BE6891, which departed Edinburgh International Airport at 09:25 this morning for Kirkwall with 20 passengers, one infant and three crew on board, elected to divert to Aberdeen as a precautionary measure after detecting an unusual smell in the cockpit.”

    The plane landed uneventfully and none of the passengers and crew members was hurt.

    The airline arranged an alternate aircraft which took the passengers to their destination.

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    Ryanair Plane Returns to Edinburgh Airport with Blown Tire

    RyanairA Ryanair flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, on January 30.

    The plane was forced to turn back after one of the tires blew out upon take off. The flight was heading to Dublin at the time.

    The pilot safely landed the plane back about 10 minutes after take-off. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    According to an airline spokesperson, “The aircraft returned to Edinburgh and landed normally, and customers disembarked and were provided with refreshment vouchers…A Ryanair engineer was sent from Prestwick to replace the tyre and the aircraft will depart for Dublin shortly…Ryanair sincerely apologised to all those affected by the delay to their journey.”

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    Eastern Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Aberdeen Airport

    Eastern AirwaysEastern Airways flight EZE502 made an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, on January 23.

    The Saab 2000 aircraft was flying from Scatsta Airport, Shetland, when the crew reported an unusual smell in the cockpit and requested emergency landing.

    Emergency personnel were ready at the scene when the plane safely touched the runway. An airline spokesperson said, “There were no passengers on board and the aircraft with three crew landed safely at 10am today. On arrival, the aircraft taxied to its parking stand…We have launched an investigation and engineers are inspecting the aircraft.”

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    Loganair Jet Veers Off Runway in Scotland

    LoganairA Loganair jet veered off the runway at Stornoway Airport on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, on January 2.

    The plane, which was scheduled to take off for Glasgow, was evacuated after it got caught in crosswinds and veered off the runway, injuring 2 passengers.

    According to the airport authorities, “An outbound aircraft Saab 340 aircraft operated by Loganair veered off the runway at Stornoway Airport at 8.33am this morning…It is it our intention to resume normal operations as soon as the aircraft is safely removed from the runway. There are no scheduled arrivals or departures at Stornoway until later this afternoon.”

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    LOT Polish Airlines Flight Lands in Emergency at Glasgow Airport

    LOT Polish AirlinesA LOT Polish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Scotland’s Glasgow airport at 11:35 a.m. on September 26.

    The decision for emergency landing was made after the crew received an alert from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s fire protection system. The aircraft, carrying 260 people, was on its way from Chicago, US, to Warsaw, Poland, at the time.

    The plane landed safely and no one was hurt.

    An airline spokesperson Barbara Pijanowska-Kuras said, “The emergency landing of the plane was caused by a glitch in the fire protection system…There was no fire or smoke onboard.”