| | | |

WestJet Flight Returns to Las Vegas on Suspicion of Fuel Leak

WestJet flight 1709 returned to McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, and made an emergency landing at around 3:31 p.m. on September 25.

The flight, on its way from Las Vegas to Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, was returned after the crew suspected a fuel leak in the Boeing 737 aircraft.

The plane landed uneventfully and all 126 people aboard remained unhurt.

According to WestJet spokesman Robert Palmer, the examination of the aircraft confirmed that there was no leak.

The flight again departed at 6 p.m.

To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.

Similar Posts

  • | | | | |

    Aer Lingus Plane Diverts to Shannon Airport

    Aer LingusAer Lingus flight EI-495 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on December 1st.

    The plane heading from Faro, Portugal, to Dublin, Ireland, was diverted after the crew received an indication of a hydraulic issue.

    The plane landed safely. All 102 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | |

    TransAero Emergency Landing

    A Transaero Airlines Boeing en route from Khaborovsk to Moscow with 234 passengers and 13 crew was en route when it developed problems with its flaps.

    Pilots diverted to Khabarovsk where they made a safe landing with emergency services on standby.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | | |

    British Airways Burning Scent instrumental in expedited Landing


    Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net
    Contact photographer Alexander Kelli

    What: British Airways Airbus A319-100 en route from London UK to Zurich Switzerland
    Where: Zurich
    When: Dec 11th 2011
    Why: On approach to Zurich, passengers and crew smelled an odor described as “burning” and “electrical.”

    The crew made an accelerated approach and wore oxygen.

    They made a safe landing.

    Pilots taxied to the gate as usual, and passengers disembarked, with emergency services on standby.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | | |

    Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles

    Southwest Airlines flight WN-4921 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on October 21st.

    The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Tampa, Florida, was on final approach to Los Angeles when the crew went around reporting a possible hydraulic issue or flaps problem.

    The plane subsequently landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | |

    American Eagle Jet in Emergency Landing at Abilene

    American eagleAn American Eagle jet, en-route from Midland to Dallas-Fort Worth, had to make an unscheduled in Abilene, Texas, on October 14.

    According to airline spokesperson Matt Miller, the pilots declared emergency after a warning light indicated a braking system malfunction.

    The Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft, landed uneventfully at Abilene Regional Airport and none of the 52 passengers and 4 crew members was hurt.

    The aircraft was taken for examination.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | |

    ATA Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike

    ATA Airlines flight I3-6636 made an emergency landing in Tabriz, Iran, on September 12th.

    The plane took off for Baku, Azerbaijan, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.

    The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.