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Emirates Plane Returns to Dubai Due to Hydraulic Failure

May 6, 2016

Emirates Airlines flight EK-703 had to return and make an emergency landing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on May 4th.

The Airbus A380-800 took off for Mauritius but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Airbus | Etihad Airways | hard | Indonesia | turbulence

32 Injured after Etihad Airways Flight to Jakarta Encountered Severe Turbulence

May 5, 2016

Etihad Etihad Airways flight EY-474 encountered severe turbulence as it prepared to land in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 4th.

The Airbus A330-200 was flying from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when it ran into severe and unexpected turbulence that injured 31 passengers and a flight attendant.

The plane landed safely. Nine passengers and the flight attendant were transported to a hospital while the others were treated at the airport.

The aircraft sustained significant damage to the overhead cabin storage bins.

American Airlines | back to base | Emergency | maintenance | UK

American Airlines Flight Returns to Heathrow Airport

May 5, 2016

American Eagle American Airlines flight AA-57 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on May 3rd.

The plane took off for Miami, Florida, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a maintenance issue related to water pressure.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

British Airways Plane Intercepted by Hungarian Fighter Jets

May 3, 2016

British Airways flight BA-108 was intercepted by fighter aircrafts after it lost communication with Hungary’s ATC on April 30th.

The Boeing 777-200, heading from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to London, England, lost contact with the ATC while it was entering Hungary’s Airspace.

The Hungarian Authorities dispatched two Saab Gripen fighter planes to intercept the plane, however, the communication was restored shortly afterwards. The fighter jets returned to the base while the flight continued to London.

The incident is being investigated.

Emergency | engine trouble | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

April 30, 2016

United Airlines Flight 38 made an emergency landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio, on April 28th.

The plane took off from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and was heading to Omaha, Nebraska, when it developed an engine problem, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

The plane landed safely. There were 114 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Diversion | Emergency | indicator | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Diverts to McGhee Tyson Airport

April 30, 2016

United Airlines flight 4343 made an emergency landing at McGhee Tyson Airport in Blount County, Tennessee, on April 27th.

The plane heading from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, was diverted after an indicator light came on in the cockpit.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Germany due to Gear Issue

April 28, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-53 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Germany, on April 24th.

The Boeing 767-400, en-route from Zurich, Switzerland, to District of Columbia, USA, was mid-air above France when the crew detected retraction problem with its nose gear, prompting it to divert to Frankfurt.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers aboard remained safe.

The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.

Australia | Boeing | Emergency | odor | United Airlines

United Airlines Flight Returns to Sydney Due to Unusual Odor

April 19, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-870 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on April 17th.

The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for San Francisco, California, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an unusual odor in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. There were 238 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

Egypt Air Flight Returns to Heathrow Airport

April 17, 2016

EgyptAir Egypt Air flight MS-780 made an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on April 12th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Cairo, Egypt, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a problem with one of its doors.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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Stobart Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Netherlands

April 16, 2016

Stobart Air flight BE-6034 made an emergency landing in Groningen, Netherlands, on April 12th.

The plane was flying from London Southend Airport, United Kingdom, when the crew reported smoke in the cabin and declared emergency.

The plane landed safely. There were 8 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

KLM Plane Experiences Cabin Pressure Problem Mid-Air

April 11, 2016

KLM KLM flight KL-1072 had a cabin pressure problem shortly after it took off from Manchester, United Kingdom, on April 9th.

The Boeing 737-900 plane was heading to Amsterdam, Netherlands, when it experienced problems with cabin pressure. According to the airline, the oxygen masks were released for the passengers and the crew was able to restore the air conditioning system after around 13 minutes.

The plane landed safely. All 138 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

Boeing | flap problems | FlyDubai | hard | Iran

Flydubai Plane Continues for Safe Landing in Iran after Flaps Problem

March 31, 2016

Flydubai flight FZ-251 continued for a safe landing at Mashhad International Airport, Mashhad, Iran, on March 29.

The Boeing 737-800, flying from Dubai, UAE to Mashhad, was on approach to runway when the crew was unable to extend the flaps, prompting the plane to hold mid-air and use alternate flaps for landing.

The plane landed successfully.

All passengers onboard remained safe.

United Airlines Plane Diverts to Anchorage

March 30, 2016

United airlines flight UA-872 made an emergency landing in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 27th.

The Boeing 777-200 plane, heading from Taipei, Taiwan, to San Francisco, California, had to be diverted due to severe vibrations in its left engine.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

Diversion | Emergency | Norway | Norwegian Air | smoke

Norwegian Air Shuttle Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cabin

March 28, 2016

Norwegian Air Shuttle flight DY-4464 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Stavanger, Norway, on March 27th.

The plane, flying from Edinburgh, United Kingdom, to Stockholm, Sweden, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All 161 people aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Airbus | Biman Bangladesh | Emergency | Hydraulic leak | United Arab Emirates

Biman Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic Leak

March 27, 2016

Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-47 made an emergency landing at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, on March 25th.

The plane was flying from Chittagong, Bangladesh, when the crew noticed a hydraulic leak and declared emergency.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The Airbus A310-300 was towed to the apron.

Air Arabia Plane Diverts to Riyadh due to Cargo Smoke Indication

March 18, 2016

Air Arabia flight 185 made an emergency landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 17th.

The plane, en-route from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Taif, Saudi Arabia, was diverted due to a cargo smoke indication.

The plane landed safely. All 168 passengers remained unhurt.

No evidence of fire was found upon inspection.

back to base | Emergency | odor | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Flight Returns to Newark Liberty International Airport

March 17, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-1704 had to return and make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, on March 14th.

The plane took off for Austin, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards due to strong odor in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

The incident is being investigated.

bird strike | Boeing | EgyptAir | Emergency | UK

Bird-Hit Egyptair Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow Airport

March 14, 2016

Egyptair flight MS-779 had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on March 11th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was on approach to the airport when a bird penetrated its nose, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. The plane was flying from Cairo, Egypt, at the time.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 71 passengers aboard at the time; all of the remained safe.

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas due to Smoke in Gallery

March 12, 2016

United Airlines plane had to divert and make an emergency landing at South Arkansas Regional Airport, El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 7.

The Embraer 170, en-route from Indianapolis to Houston, was mid air when the flight attendant saw smoke in its gallery, prompting the crew to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 70 passengers and crew members onboard remained unhurt.

Skywest Airlines Jet Returns to Charlotte Due to Flaps Problem

March 12, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-5711 had to make an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 10th.

The Embraer ERJ-175, operated by Skywest Airlines, took off for O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, but had to return shortly afterwards due to problem with flaps.

The plane landed safely. There were 76 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Diversion | Emergency | smoke | United Airlines | USA

United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in El Dorado

March 9, 2016

united airways United Airlines flight 3579 had to make an emergency landing at South Arkansas Regional Airport in El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 7th.

The plane, heading from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, to Indianapolis, Indiana, was diverted after smoke was noticed in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 66 passengers and 4 crew members remained safe.

Emirates Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Budapest

March 7, 2016

Emirates flight EK-112 had to return and make an emergency landing in Budapest, Hungary, on March 5th.

The Boeing 777-300 aircraft was heading to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the crew reported a problem with gear retraction and requested to return.

The plane landed back uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Bird-Hit United Airlines Plane Returns to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

March 7, 2016

HT_United_Airlines1_MEM_151006_12x5_1600 United Airlines flight 102 made an emergency landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on March 6th.

The plane took off for Munich, Germany, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.

The plane landed safely. All 184 passengers aboard remained unhurt.

United Airlines Flight Diverts to Manchester, UK

February 29, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-76 had to make an emergency landing in Manchester, United Kingdom, on February 27th.

According to the airline, the Boeing 757-200 plane heading from Belfast, United Kingdom, to New York/Newark was diverted due to a mechanical issue.

The plane landed safely. All 160 passengers remained unharmed.

United Express Flight Diverts to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

February 26, 2016

United Express flight 6183 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on February 24th.

The Embraer ERJ-175 took off from Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, and was heading to San Antonio, Texas, when it lost cabin pressure, forcing the pilot to divert.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

The flight was operated by Mesa Airlines.