United Airlines flight UA-947 had to reject takeoff from Amsterdam, Netherlands, on February 16th.
The Boeing 767-300 plane was accelerating to takeoff for Dulles International Airport, Virginia, when the crew rejected takeoff.
The plane slowed down safely. The crew reported a hot brakes indication and requested emergency services.
American Airlines flight AA109 had to return and make an emergency landing at London’s Heathrow Airport, on January 27.
The Boeing 777 took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after two passengers and several crew members fell ill midair.
The plane, carrying 172 passengers and 16 crew members, landed uneventfully. The patients were evaluated by paramedics.
The airline said, “Our maintenance team conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft, including a test flight, and found no issues with the Boeing 777-300. Out of an abundance of caution, all of the air filters on the aircraft were replaced.”
Korean Air flight KE-718’s both nose tyres deflated after landing at Jeju International Airport, Jeju City, South Korea, on July 29th.
The Boeing 737-900 flying from Tokyo, Japan, had landed on Jeju’s runway when the incident occurred.
All 148 passengers onboard disembarked safely.
The aircraft is still on the ground since the occurrence.
Condor flight DE-4156 had to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on March 19.
The Boeing 767-300 was heading from Frankfurt, Germany to Cancun, Mexico, when a smoke alarm went off. The pilot then diverted the flight to Shannon Airport, where it made a safe emergency landing.
All 238 people aboard remained unharmed.
The airline arranged an alternate aircraft for passengers.
What: Viva Aerobus Boeing 737 300 en route from Cancun to Tuxtla Gutierre, Mexico
Where: Villahermosa Mexico
When: May 27 2012
Who: 108 aboard
Why: After a successful takeoff, the plane depressurized. Pilots diverted to Villahermosa where they made a safe landing.
Mexican news reported that the plane was struck by lightning, and that when the pilots made a safe diversion and landing to Villahermosa, the plane was repaired.
Passengers were reluctant to re-board but the flight continued at 19:15 hours on the same plane, after repairs. At the time of takeoff, there were still storms in the mountainous region of Chiapas.
What: Fed Ex Boeing 727-200
Where: Philadelphia
When: September 19, 2012 11:05PM
Who: Flight crew
Why: Audio below of the Fed Ex flight as it turns back to Philadelphia as the number one engine loses oil.
Yamal Airlines flight YC-145 had to return and make an emergency landing in Tyumen, Ural Federal District, Russia, on March 9.
The Boeing 737-400, heading from Tyumen to Novy Urengoy, Russia, had to return shortly afterwards after one of its main wheels was reported missing.
The plane landed uneventfully.
All 155 people aboard remained unhurt.
The incident is under investigation.