Pictured: a Webjet Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737-3Q8
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Contact photographer Lorenzo S. C. Maniva
What: Webjet Boeing 737-300 en route from Rio de Janeiro Galeao, to Curitiba, Brazil
Where: Rio de Janeiro
When: Nov 13th 2009
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the cabin developed pressurization problems and returned to Rio where passengers debarked and the flight was cancelled.
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Contact photographer Andre Oferta
What: Polet Aviakompania Antonov AN-124-100 en route from Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada to Frankfurt-Hahn Germany
Where: North Atlantic
When: August 14, 2010
Who: 6 member crew
Why: 1,000km northwest of Ireland, the Antonov (world’s largest serially built cargo aircraft) developed oil pressure problems in one engine and had to shut it down. The pilots diverted to Shannon which took two hours to reach, and they made a safe landing on a 3.2km runway. No injuries reported.
EasyJet flight EZY811 had to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on November 3rd.
The plane was flying from Gatwick Airport in England, United Kingdom, when the crew declared a medical emergency. According to the airline, the pilot “requested a priority landing in Edinburgh due to a passenger requiring medical assistance.”
The plane landed uneventfully and was met by paramedics.
TigerAir flight 511 had to make an emergency landing in Melbourne, Australia, on March 1st.
The Airbus A320-200 was flying from Brisbane when the crew reported an unusual odor in the cabin and requested a priority landing.
The plane landed safely. Four crew members were examined by paramedics but did not need further treatment.
All 60 passengers aboard remained unharmed.
Scandinavian Airlines flight SK-9113 had to return and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on February 12th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane took off for Ostrava, Czech Republic, but had to turn back due to an issue with the landing gear.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Pictured-A TAM Airbus A320-232 over Sao Paulo
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Contact photographer Bruno Pereira
What: Tam Linhas Aereas Airbus A320-200 en route from Rio de Janeiro Salvador Brazil
Where: Rio de Janeiro
When: Nov 30th 2009
Who: not available
Why: On takeoff, the plane struck a bird, evidenced by a “bang” emitting from an engine, which followed by engine issues. The plane landed safely and passengers were rerouted.
Iran Airtour flight B9-961 made an emergency landing in Mashhad, Iran, on March 17th.
The plane took off for Tehran, Iran, but had to turn back due to a cabin pressurization problem.
The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.