What: UNITED Airlines jet en route from Los Angeles to Sydney
Where: Brisbane
When: Jan 15 2010
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the jet had to divert to Brisbane when it was low on fuel and had an “engineering” problem.
Passengers were provided alternative transportation.
Sudanese President Omar-al-Bashir’s plane made an emergency landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Pakistan, on September 1.
President Omar-al-Bashir was on a 4-day visit to China when his plane made an emergency stop due to shortage of fuel.
The plane landed uneventfully. Governor Punjab Rafique Rajwana received the Sudanese President.
The plane took off again after refueling.
American Airlines Flight 280 was forced to make an emergency landing at Narita international airport in Japan, early on December 17.
The plane heading from Seoul, South Korea, to Dallas, Texas, had to be diverted after it encountered severe turbulence.
The flight, carrying 255 people, landed at around 12:55 a.m. Authorities said atleast 14 people were injured due to turbulence. Five of them were shifted to hospital while the others were treated at the scene.
The Airline said in a statement, “American’s primary concern at this time is for our passengers and crew on board the airplane and our team in Narita is providing assistance.”
Batik Air flight ID-6853 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, on May 9th.
The Boeing 737-800 flying to Jakarta, Indonesia, had to return after losing cabin pressure.
The plane landed safely.
Two among the 91 people aboard suffered respiratory and ear problems. One of them had to be taken to hospital.
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What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 en route from Los Angeles to Dallas Texas
Where: Abilene
When: Aug 2 2011, 11:30 pm
Who: 112 passengers
Why: While en route, the engine developed problems. The pilot diverted the flight to Abilene, and made a safe landing. Mechanics inspected the engine. Some passengers waited in the airport, and others at local hotels. The replacement jet arrived 11 hours later.
Pegasus Airlines flight PC-1135 made an emergency landing in Zagreb, Croatia, on October 2nd.
The Boeing 737-800 plane heading from Istanbul, Turkey, to Paris Orly Airport, France, was diverted after the crew received a cargo smoke indication.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Delta Airlines flight DL-4521 made an emergency landing in Helena, Montana, on June 24th.
The plane heading from Pasco, Washington, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, was diverted due to issues with the cabin pressure.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
