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UPS Plane Rejects Takeoff in South Korea

UPSUnited Parcel Service flight 5X-61 had to reject takeoff at Incheon International Airport, Incheon, South Korea, on June 6th.

The McDonnell Douglas-11 was accelerating to takeoff for Anchorage, Alaska, when the crew had to abort taking-off at a high speed.

The plane received substantial damage after it overran the runway and had its nose gear collapsed.

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Mongolian Airlines Plane Rejects Takeoff in Mongolia after Losing Directional Control

MIATMongolian Airlines flight OM-7056 had to reject taking off at Khovd Airport, Khovd, Mongolia, on May 3rd.

The Boeing 737-800 was accelerating to takeoff for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, when the crew lost directional control and it went over soft ground, prompting the crew to abort the takeoff.

The plane received minor damage.

All 90 passengers aboard remained safe and they were rebooked onto other flights.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Mesa Airlines Plane Rejects Takeoff in Texas

Mesa AirlinesMesa Airlines flight YV-5631/ AA-5631 had to abort takeoff at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, Texas, on April 20th.

The Canadair CRJ-900 was about to takeoff for Columbia, South Carolina, when the crew had to abort taking off due to a flight control issue.

The plane remained on the taxiway, and resumed flight after 40 minutes.

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One Killed, One Injured after Small Plane Crashes at Yeager Airport

A small plane flipped over during take off at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 26th.

Authorities said the Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft was carrying two people when it overturned and caught fire.

Both occupants of the plane were taken to hospital where one of them succumbed to his injuries.

The cause of accident is being investigated.

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Air Baltic Plane Rejects Takeoff in Netherlands due to Door Open Warning

AirBalticAir Baltic flight BT-618 had to reject takeoff at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 24th.

The Boeing 737-300, en-route Riga, Latvia was accelerating for takeoff when the crew reported an open door, prompting the pilots to reject takeoff.

The plane returned to the apron safely.

All passengers aboard remained unharmed.

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Preuvian Airlines Plane Aborts Takeoff in Peru after Tyre Burst

Peruvian airlinesPeruvian Airlines flight P9-218 had to reject takeoff at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco, Peru, on March 20.

The Boeing 727-500 was about to take off from Cusco to Lima, Peru, when its right hand tyre burst and the plane veered off the runway, coming to a stop on soft ground.

The crew rejected takeoff.

All 120 people aboard remained unharmed.

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Southwest Airlines Jet Returns to Oakland International Airport

southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 2547 had to return and make an emergency landing at Oakland International Airport, California, on December 23.

According to the airline, “After takeoff, the captain in command made the decision to return to Oakland to check a maintenance item on the aircraft.” It is believed that the plane, that was heading to Chicago at the time, experienced a landing gear issue.

The plane circled over Oakland to burn off excess fuel before landing safely. All 139 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

The plane was taken out of service.

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Morgan Freeman’s Jet Crash-Lands at Tunica Airport

Morgan Freeman’s private jet crash-landed at Tunica Airport in Mississippi, on December 5.

Authorities said the plane, carrying the 78-year-old actor, ended up in a dirt field after landing.

According to Morgan, “I was on my plane on the way to Texas to shoot a segment for The Story of God. Sometimes things don’t go as planned and a tire blew on take-off which caused other problems. But thanks to my excellent pilot Jimmy Hobson, we landed safely without a scratch. I cannot say the same about my plane. I appreciate the concern and prayers for our safety.”

The plane was flying from Clarksdale, Mississippi.

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2 Injured as Small Plane Crashes into Backyard of Gwinnett County Home

philippine_crashA small plane crashed in the backyard of a home Old Fountain Road in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, on November 24.

The incident happened when the pilot of the Piper PA 28 plane was practicing takeoffs and landings.

Authorities said there were two people in the plane at the time of crash, including the pilot, in his middle 20s, from Duluth, and a teenage passenger from Johns Creek; both of them sustained non-life threatening injuries.

No one on the ground was injured.

The incident is being investigated.

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Luxair Plane Crash-Lands in Germany; No Injuries Reported

LuxairLuxair flight LG 9562 had to return and make a gear-up landing at Saarbrücken airport, Germany, on September 30.

Authorities said the pilots of the Luxembourg-bound Bombardier Q400 aircraft decided to abort take off due to a cabin fire warning. The plane then landed on its underbelly because apparently the landing gear failed to deploy.

There were 16 passengers and 4 crew members aboard at the time; none of them was hurt.

According to an airline spokesperson, the passengers were transported to Luxembourg by road.

The FAA was investigating.

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London-Bound Flybe Flight Aborted due to Bird Strike

FlybeFlybe flight BE-803 had to reject takeoff and return to the apron at Newquay Cornwall Airport, United Kingdom on September 15.

The de Havilland Dash 8-400 plane was accelerating for takeoff when a sea gull struck it, forcing the crew to reject takeoff.

The airline arranged an alternate aircraft that took the passengers to London Gatwick airport with a 2-hour delay.