All articles tagged with #emergency landing
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 experienced a window dislodgement midflight, with a passenger pulled toward the opening before others restrained him; the crew diverted and returned to Greece, with at least one passenger hurt.
A Ryanair Boeing 737 diverted to Thessaloniki after a window allegedly dislodged inflight, causing cabin decompression; local media reports say a passenger was partially sucked out, while Ryanair said one person received medical assistance. The plane landed safely and passengers were taken to the terminal as investigators probe the incident.
Three aviation incidents are under investigation during peak travel: Air Canada Flight 7664 diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, a Wright Air Service Cessna caravan made an emergency landing in rural Alaska after engine trouble, and a Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 narrowly avoided a collision with American Airlines Flight 3161 at Boston Logan, prompting safety reviews.
Flight 236, a United Airlines jet from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, declared a general emergency and returned to Newark after cabin crew told passengers to disable Bluetooth on their devices; the plane landed safely and passengers deboarded, with United apologizing. The trigger remains unverified, though Bluetooth as a broad safety threat is not established, and in-flight device rules have evolved over time.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger attempted to open a door at 36,000 feet and assaulted a fellow traveler; the aircraft landed safely, authorities responded, the flight was canceled, and a replacement with overnight accommodations was arranged for the passengers.
An American Airlines regional jet operated by PSA Airlines (American Eagle Flight 5318) bound for Kansas City from Reagan National declared an emergency after smoke was detected in the cabin. The flight landed safely in Kansas City, with all 76 passengers evacuating onto the taxiway. Rep. Tracey Mann of Kansas was aboard and shared photos from the scene. The FAA will investigate, American said safety is the top priority, and no injuries were reported.
A woman delivered a baby mid-flight on Delta Flight 478 from Atlanta to Portland after labor began about 35 minutes in. A doctor and two nurses among the passengers helped flight attendants deliver the baby before landing in Portland; mother and newborn were in stable condition when paramedics arrived.
A hot air balloon carrying 13 people made an emergency landing in a Temecula backyard after wind died and fuel ran low; the skilled pilot guided a safe touchdown with no injuries as the passengers—celebrating a 10th anniversary—looked on.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew suffered an engine failure and flames after takeoff from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, forcing an emergency return and landing at GRU. The aircraft was met by aircraft rescue and firefighting teams and passengers were bused to the terminal; no injuries were reported.
An American F-35 conducting a combat mission over Iran made an emergency landing at a regional airbase; the pilot is in stable condition and the incident is under investigation, with Iran claiming it targeted the aircraft and the US having yet to confirm the cause, amid ongoing US-Iran hostilities.
A U.S. F-35 conducting a combat mission over Iran was damaged by what is believed to be Iranian fire and made an emergency landing at a U.S. airbase in the Middle East. The pilot is reported in stable condition and the incident is under investigation. If confirmed, it would mark the first time Iran has struck a U.S. aircraft in the current conflict; the jet is valued at about $100 million.
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 bound for New Jersey turned back to Los Angeles International Airport after a report of an engine fire. It landed safely at 11:29 a.m., 256 passengers and 12 crew evacuated with no injuries, and firefighters monitored the engine as a ground stop was lifted and travelers were bused to the terminals.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 bound for West Palm Beach suffered an engine failure on takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, with smoke reported in the cockpit. The plane returned for an emergency landing, passengers exited via slides on a taxiway, and there were no injuries. The FAA will investigate; arrivals were briefly paused, then resumed after about an hour.
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway, crashing into several vehicles. The pilot and a passenger were not injured, while two drivers were hospitalized as a precaution. The intersection remained closed as crews remove the aircraft and authorities investigate with FAA and Gainesville Police.
An AirAsia flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur diverted to Brisbane after a cabin-pressure alert. The aircraft dropped from about 34,000 ft to roughly 10,000 ft, and all 142 passengers and 11 crew evacuated without incident. Passengers were provided accommodation and assistance while the aircraft was assessed, with a plan to resume the journey later.