All articles tagged with #runway incident
Fire crews attended a runway incident at Aberdeen Airport after a Loganair flight to Dublin experienced a technical problem, leading to disembarkation of passengers and diversion of two flights; no injuries reported.
A cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two security staff and the aircraft's partial submersion; the cause is under investigation, but all four crew members survived.
A cargo plane skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in two fatalities on the ground and the aircraft splitting in two. The incident involved a Boeing 747 operated by Air ACT for Emirates SkyCargo, with investigations ongoing into the cause, which may include weather, runway conditions, or aircraft issues.
A cargo plane from Dubai veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, striking a ground vehicle and plunging into the sea, resulting in two fatalities among ground personnel. The incident led to the temporary closure of the north runway, but all crew members aboard the aircraft survived.
A cargo plane operated by Emirates skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two ground staff members and injuries to four crew members; the incident prompted a rescue operation and the closure of the affected runway.
A Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two security personnel in a patrol vehicle and the rescue of four crew members; the incident occurred despite safe weather and runway conditions, with investigations ongoing.
A JetBlue Airbus A220-300 veered off the runway onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport after losing steering, prompting a temporary ground stop and investigation into the cause, with no injuries reported. This incident follows a previous hydraulic system issue with another A220 at the same airport, raising concerns about potential recurring problems with the aircraft model.
A JetBlue flight from Chicago to Boston veered off the runway and into the grass upon landing at Logan International Airport, with no injuries reported. The runway was closed, and passengers were bused to the terminal as crews assessed the situation. The airline announced a full investigation into the incident amid concerns over air safety, which have been heightened by recent aviation accidents and declining public confidence.
A JetBlue flight veered off the runway upon landing at Boston Logan Airport, causing a temporary halt to all flights. No injuries were reported, and the runway was closed for assessment. The airline is investigating the incident.
A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway onto the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway is closed for assessment, and passengers were bused to the terminal while the FAA investigates the incident.
The FAA is investigating an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport where a JetBlue flight was instructed to cross a runway where a Southwest Airlines flight was starting its takeoff roll. Both airlines have confirmed the incident, with JetBlue stating that its flight aborted takeoff and was inspected before departing for Boston, and Southwest Airlines saying it is working with the FAA to understand the circumstances.
The FAA is investigating a near miss on the runway of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving a Southwest and JetBlue flight, where an air traffic controller instructed the Southwest flight to cross a runway as the JetBlue flight was taking off. This incident adds to a series of recent flight-related incidents prompting FAA investigations, including a ground collision at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and a fiery collision in Japan. An investigative report by The New York Times last August highlighted an alarming pattern of safety lapses and near-misses in the skies and on runways in the United States.
The FAA is investigating a near collision at Reagan National Airport after a JetBlue flight was cleared for takeoff while a Southwest Airlines flight was directed to taxi across the same runway. Air traffic controllers frantically ordered both planes to stop, with the two aircraft stopping about 400 feet apart. Following the incident, both flights departed safely, and the airlines are cooperating with the investigation.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 ran off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, and entered a grassy area while taxiing to the gate, following a week of safety issues involving Boeing planes, including a tire falling off a plane, a flaming engine, and allegedly "stuck" controls. Despite these incidents, all passengers were reported safe, and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate. These events have raised renewed safety concerns over Boeing's aircraft following previous crashes.
A United Airlines plane carrying 160 passengers and six crew members rolled off a runway at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, ending up stuck in a grassy area. No injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the incident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration. United Airlines is working to reunite passengers with their belongings and ensure their onward connections.