Tianjin Airlines flight GS-7865 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Wuhan, China, on July 26th.
The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Tianjin to Haikou, China, was diverted after it encountered hail that caused damage to windshield and nose.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
A helicopter, belonging to the U.S. Coast Guard, had to make an emergency landing in a parking lot in Houston, Texas, on January 22.
The chopper had to be landed in emergency at a shopping center’s parking area, after a bird hit it. Authorities said the helicopter was flying over the Gulf of Mexico for checking on an unmanned platform at the time of incident.
Four people were aboard at the time; all of them remained uninjured.
American Airlines flight AA-423 had to return and make an emergency landing in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 10th.
The plane took off for Charlotte, North Carolina, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.
The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.
The aircraft’s fuselage sustained significant damage.
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What: Delta Airbus A319 en route from New York to Palm Beach Florida
Where: Palm Beach International Airport
When: March 11, 2010 11 a.m
Who: 2 flight attendants (3?)
Why: Encountering heavy turbulence on landing at Palm Beach International Airport, the crew requested Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue for two injured flight attendants. No passengers were hurt, but the flight attendants were taken to Columbia Hospital.
Norwegian Air International flight D8-1608 made an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 28th.
The plane took off for Windsor Locks, Connecticut, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a lightning strike.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Jet2 flight LS-1202 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Faro, Portugal, on February 17th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from Lanzarote, Spain, to Birmingham, England, was diverted after the first officer became unwell.
The plane landed safely.
Air France flight AF-443 had to return and make an emergency landing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 14th.
The Boeing 777-300 plane took off for Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, but had to turn back after the crew reported issues with the weather radar.
The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
