All articles tagged with #aircraft emergency
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK due to a cracked windshield, but everyone onboard is safe, and the mission continues.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Tokyo to Cebu made an emergency landing in Osaka after a potential fire in the cargo hold was reported. Passengers evacuated safely with minor injuries, and initial inspections found no fire. Fires on aircraft are rare but can be deadly, emphasizing the importance of quick response and diversion procedures.
A Boeing passenger jet made an emergency landing in Italy after flames appeared near its engine during a flight from Greece to Germany. The incident involved a reaction inside the engine's combustion chamber, but passengers and crew were not in danger, and the plane landed safely after 40 minutes in the air.
A fire on an American Airlines Boeing 737 in Denver led to a rapid evacuation, with passengers risking safety by carrying luggage down slides, highlighting the importance of adhering to safety protocols during emergencies.
A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in Memmingen, Germany, due to severe turbulence caused by storms, injuring nine people onboard. The storm also caused damage to homes and infrastructure in the region, with authorities investigating the weather-related incidents. All passengers were safely transported by bus after the incident.
A ground stop at O'Hare International Airport was lifted after a Swiss Air Boeing 777 became disabled on a runway due to an aircraft emergency involving the brakes. Departures were delayed by approximately 30 minutes, but the delays were decreasing. No fire was reported, and the incident occurred shortly after a separate crash involving a small aircraft bound for O'Hare.