Flight emergencies & flight incidents
A United Airlines flight UA2454 from New York (EWR) to Fort Myers (RSW) returned to New York due to a bird strike. The aircraft involved, Airbus A320-232, registration N463UA, has no other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
An Azimuth flight A4101 from Moscow (VKO) to Pskov (PKV) suffered an animal strike on landing. The aircraft involved, Sukhoi Superjet 100-95B, registration RA-89180, has one other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
A Corendon Airlines flight XR2248 from Hannover (HAJ) to Lanzarote (ACE) diverted to Malaga (AGP) due to a medical emergency. The aircraft involved, Boeing 737-8BK, registration OM-GTH, has no other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
A Royal Air Maroc flight AT931 from Geneva (GVA) to Casablanca (CMN) declared an emergency (squawk 7700) due to a pressurisation issue. The aircraft involved, Boeing 737-8B6, registration CN-ROR, has one other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
An American Airlines flight AA5104 from Washington (DCA) to Knoxville (TYS) diverted to Charlotte (CLT) due to a possible landing gear issue. The aircraft involved, Mitsubishi CRJ-702ER, registration N525AE, has no other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
A Qantas flight QF849 from Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER) diverted to Broome (BME) due to a smell on board. The aircraft involved, Boeing 737-838, registration VH-VYF, has no other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
An EgyptAir flight MS729 from Cairo (CAI) to Moscow (DME) declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and returned to Cairo after a threatening message was found on board. The aircraft involved, Airbus A220-300, registration SU-GEZ, has no other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
A Qantas flight QF888 from Perth (PER) to Adelaide (ADL) diverted to Kalgoorlie (KGI) due to a ‘potential fuel system issue‘. The aircraft involved, Boeing 737-838, registration VH-VZT, has one other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
A Southwest Airlines flight WN611 from Nashville (BNA) to Burbank (BUR) diverted to Los Angeles (LAX) due to flaps issue. The aircraft involved, Boeing 737-7H4, registration N728SW, has one other record in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com
An American Airlines flight AA3 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) diverted to Madison (MSN) due to a smoke in cabin. The aircraft involved, Airbus A321-231, registration N104NN, has three other records in our database at the time of publication. Courtesy of Flightradar24.com