All articles tagged with #aircraft incident
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Space
A JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced a sudden loss of altitude possibly due to cosmic ray-induced electronic glitches, highlighting the impact of space weather on aircraft safety and prompting Airbus to update its software to mitigate such risks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A United Airlines plane at Chicago's O'Hare airport clipped the tail of another United aircraft, causing no injuries but highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety amid recent crashes and near misses. The incident involved a stationary aircraft and resulted in a delay, with passengers unaware of the collision until informed by the pilot.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
A Norwegian Boeing 737 en route from Stockholm to Paris had to make an emergency landing after a tire exploded shortly after takeoff, causing a safe but unsettling incident with all 181 passengers returned to Stockholm. The cause of the tire failure remains unclear, but such incidents are rare.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by USA Today
A Delta flight from Orlando to Austin experienced a wing part detachment mid-flight, prompting a safe emergency landing and an FAA investigation, with no injuries reported.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WSB-TV
A Delta Air Lines plane wing clipped another aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, causing a minor incident that is under investigation, with no reported injuries.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
The NTSB criticized Boeing and the FAA for systemic failures that led to a door plug blowout on a Boeing 737 Max operated by Alaska Airlines, highlighting safety protocol deficiencies, inadequate training, and poor record-keeping, which prompted regulatory oversight and management changes at Boeing.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway into the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway was temporarily closed for assessment and passengers were bused to the terminal. The incident is under investigation.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
A JetBlue Airbus A220 from Chicago veered onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport during landing, causing the runway to close. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Fortune
An American Airlines Boeing 737 caught fire after engine issues caused by improperly installed parts, including a backward airflow control component, leading to fuel leaks and engine damage. The incident resulted in minor injuries and highlights ongoing safety investigations, but experts affirm that air travel remains very safe overall.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight from San Francisco to Medford, Oregon, landed without an external panel on its underside, carrying 139 passengers and six crew members. The airline stated that it will conduct a thorough examination of the plane and an investigation into the incident. This comes after a similar incident involving a Boeing 737 Max plane operated by Alaska Airlines, prompting a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
A Boeing aircraft operated by United Airlines landed at an Oregon airport missing an external panel, with no injuries reported among the 139 passengers and 6 crew members. The aircraft, which didn't declare an emergency, will undergo a thorough examination and repairs before returning to service. The incident will be investigated by both the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This comes amid a series of mid-flight incidents involving Boeing planes, prompting concerns about the company's safety record.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Boeing executives are holding a safety meeting following an emergency landing of an Alaska Airlines flight due to a wall detachment on a 737 Max 9 aircraft, prompting the temporary grounding of certain Boeing planes. CEO Dave Calhoun emphasized the company's commitment to transparency and improvement in response to the incident, while lawmakers are calling for hearings to evaluate Boeing's engineering and safety standards. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the incident, including the loss of critical cockpit audio recordings, as Boeing faces renewed scrutiny over its safety and quality issues in recent years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight described a terrifying ordeal when part of the plane's fuselage fell off midair, causing a loud boom and intense wind. Despite the chaos, passengers and crew remained surprisingly calm as the plane made an emergency landing back at Portland International Airport. The FAA has ordered inspections on some Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, affecting about 171 planes worldwide.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hawaii News Now
A large U.S. Navy Boeing P8 Poseidon aircraft overshot the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and ended up partially submerged in shallow waters of Kaneohe Bay. All nine people on board made it to shore with minor injuries. The aircraft is a military surveillance and patrol plane.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An off-duty pilot, identified as Joseph D. Emerson, is facing 83 felony counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines flight mid-flight. The quick action of the flight crew prevented the engines from failing completely, and the plane was diverted to Portland, Oregon, where the suspect was taken into custody. Authorities do not believe the incident was an act of terrorism, and there were no injuries reported. The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating the incident.