Safair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Cape Town

Safair flight FA-102 made an emergency landing in Cape Town, South Africa, on February 21st.

The plane took off for Johannesburg, South Africa, but had to turn back due to a technical issue.

The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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SAA Flight Makes Emergency Landing at King Shaka International Airport

A South African Airways flight made an emergency landing at King Shaka International Airport, South Africa, on November 14th.

The plane heading from Cape Town International Airport to O. R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa, was diverted due to a heavy storm.

The plane landed safely. There were one hundred and thirty passengers aboard, including Minister Siyabonga Cwele and Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. All of them remained safe.

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Swiss International Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Johannesburg

Swiss International Airlines flight LX-289 had to return and make an emergency landing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 14th.

The Airbus A340-300 plane took off for Zurich, Switzerland, but had to turn back due to a hydraulic issue.

The plane landed safely. All two hundred and thirty-one people aboard remained unharmed.

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Swiss International Air Lines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Johannesburg

Swiss International Air Lines flight LX-289 made an emergency landing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 1st.

The Airbus A340-300 plane took off for Zurich, Switzerland, but had to turn back due to issues with the weather radar.

The plane landed safely. There were two hundred and nineteen passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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South African Airways Flight Returns to John F. Kennedy International Airport

South African Airways flight SA-204 had to return and make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on January 4th.

The Airbus A340-600 plane took off for Johannesburg, South Africa, but had to turn back due to an issue with flap retraction.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.