WestJet flight 610 had to make an emergency landing in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, on September 3rd.
The plane heading from Calgary to Ottawa, Canada, was diverted after the crew reported smoke in the flight deck.
The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
Virgin Atlantic flight VS-21 returned and made an emergency landing at London Heathrow airport, United Kingdom, on September 28.
The Airbus A340-600, heading to Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, had to be turned back after its windshield cracked mid-air.
The plane landed uneventfully.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
Lufthansa flight LH-278 had to return for an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 12th.
The Airbus A319-100 plane took off for Milan Linate Airport, Italy, but had to turn back due to an unusual odor on-board.
The plane landed safely. All one hundred and thirteen passengers and five crew members remained unharmed.
What: Allegient Air McDonnell Douglas jet en route from Duluth to Las Vegas
Where: Duluth
When: May 18, 2012, 9 p.m.
Who: 140 passengers, 5 crew
Why: While en route about fifteen minutes into the flight, passengers on Allegiant Air Duluth-Las Vegas heard a loud bang. Pilots declared emergency.
Fifty miles into the flight, pilots shut down the affected engine, and returned to Duluth International Airport. Emergency services including National Guard, firefighters and emergency responders were on stand by.
Passengers were offered $50 vouchers and the opportunity to stay at the Residence Inn. Passengers were told that the replacement flight departed at 2:30 p.m. Saturday but it did not depart until 3:55 pm. Meanwhile, Allegiant Mechanics removed the ailing engine from the disabled plane.
What: Pinnacle/Northwest Airlines Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Detroit I to Huntsville
Where: Memphis International Airport
When: Jun 11th 2009
Who: 36 passengers and 3 crew
Why: The plane flew into an area of severe turbulence and diverted to Memphis. Weather may have been an issue.
Delta Airlines flight DL-526 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, on August 25th.
The plane heading from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Virginia, to Atlanta, Georgia, was diverted due to an engine issue.
The plane landed uneventfully. All 155 people aboard remained safe.
The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.
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What: Merpati Airlines Fokker 100 en route from Ujung to Kupang Indonesia
Where: Kupang’s El Tari airport
When: 3 DECEMBER 2009 10:15 p.m.
Who: 88 passengers including 5 infants and 6 crew
Why: After developing a technical problem with a landing gear, the plane aborted its approach and maintained a holding pattern as it attempted to extend the main gear. The plane made six passes before finally making a safe landing at El Tari airport.
