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Compass Airlines Flight Diverts to PDX due to Disruptive Passenger

Compass Airlines flight CP-6054 made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport, Oregon, on February 13th.

The plane heading from Seattle, Washington, to Los Angeles, California, was diverted due to a disruptive passenger. It is believed that the passenger, identified as 21-year-old Douglas B. Smyser, kept walking toward the cockpit and had to be restrained.

The plane landed safely.

 

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Delta Airlines Flight Hits Turbulence on the way to Seattle

Delta Airlines flight DL-5763 suffered severe turbulence on the way to Seattle, Washington, on February 13th.

The plane was flying from Santa Ana, California, when it hit turbulence which injured several people.

The crew subsequently decided to divert to Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed safely.

Eight people were injured, including seven passengers and a crew member.

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Delta Airlines Flight Returns to Narita International Airport due to Engine Issue

Delta Airlines flight DL-166 had to return and make an emergency landing at Narita International Airport, Japan, on September 15th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Seattle, Washington, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. All two hundred and thirteen people aboard remained unharmed.

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Small Plane Crash-Lands in North Carolina after Losing Fuel Pressure

A small plane crash-landed in a field near Williford Road in Sharpsburg, Wilson County, North Carolina, on the afternoon of March 10th.

The plane was flying from Fayetteville to Washington, at the time.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was trying to make an emergency landing after losing fuel pressure.

The plane sustained significant damage.

The pilot remained safe.

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Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash in Whatcom County, WA

A small plane crashed in Whatcom County, Washington, on February 12th.

The plane was heading from Snohomish County to Bellingham, Washington, when it went down in the Larabee State Park area.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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1 Killed, 2 Injured in Garfield County Helicopter Crash

A helicopter crashed in Garfield County, Washington, on January 27th.

The aircraft, operated by Kiwi Air, was carrying three Department of Wildlife biologists when it went down.

One person was killed in the crash. Two others were injured and were taken to hospitals.