RECENT INCIDENTS / ACCIDENTS
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 July 2009 


 

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DATE: 29.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Montreal-Intl AP (CYUL), Quebec COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: Air France  TYPE: Boeing 777-228ER REGISTRATION: F-GSPA C/N: 29002 AGE: 11 y + 4 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 348 FROM:  Paris-CDG TO: Montreal VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On approach the pilots experienced a leak in one of the hydraulic systms. After an uneventful landing eun, the aircraft was unable to clear the runway and had to be removed by a towing vehicle. . 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 29.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  evening LOCATION: Brazzaville-Maya Maya Airport (FCBB)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  
COUNTRY: Congo 
AIRLINE: Air France  TYPE: Airbus A330-203 REGISTRATION:  F-GZCL C/N: 513 AGE: 6 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Paris TO: Brazzaville VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /   substantial  
When the A330 was maneuvering towards its final parking position on the tarmac, its outer wing hit the edge of a building resulting in unknown damage. There are no reports about any injuries. The departure flight back to Paris has been cancelled. 
SOURCE(S):  Mail&Guardian + LesDepeches-Brazzaville(F) + AFP
DATE: 29.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Madrid-Intl AP (LEMD) COUNTRY: Spain
AIRLINE: Iberia  TYPE: - REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IB 3534 FROM:  Madrid TO: Munich VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  134 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The A320 safely returned to land at Madrid-Barajas Airport after a bird was ingested in an engine on climb-out at approximately 3000 feet. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 25.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAS), CA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Virgin America  TYPE: Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION:  N527VA    PHOTO  C/N: 3417 AGE: 1 y + 5 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Los Angeles TO: Boston VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Whilst preparing for its departure at the gate position, the adjacent jetbridge accidentaly hit the left foreward portion of the fuselage leaving a hole. The flight was cancelled.
SOURCE(S):  A-Net[PHOTO]
DATE: 25.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: London AP (CYXU), Ontario COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: Air Canada Jazz  TYPE: DHC-8-100 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AC 7710 FROM:  London TO: Toronto-YYZ VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft was on its take-off run at moderate speed when it was hit by a fish resulting in the cancellation of the take-off. The fish, believed to be a pearch or carp, was dropped by an osprey flying overhead the aerodrome. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 25.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Glasgow-Intl AP (EGPF), Scotland COUNTRY: UK
AIRLINE: Icelandair  TYPE: Boeing 757-208 REGISTRATION:  TF-FIJ C/N: 25085 AGE: 18 y + 2 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FI 590 FROM:  Keflavik TO: Milan-MXP VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 757 safely diverted to Glasgow Airport after a crack was discovered in a cabin window during cruiseflight.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 25.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  09:05 LOCATION: Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP)  COUNTRY: India
AIRLINE: Emirates  TYPE: Boeing 777-21HER REGISTRATION:  A6-EML  C/N: 29325 AGE: 10 y + 8 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EK 510 FROM:  Dubai TO: Delhi VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
on landing runway 28 the aircraft experienced birdstrike resulting in damage to its right engine #2. The aircraft proceeded safely to its gate.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + IndianExpress
DATE: 24.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~18:00 LOCATION: Mashhad-Sahid Hashemi Nejad AP (OIMM)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  
COUNTRY: Iran
AIRLINE: Aria Air
(operated by  DETA Air) 
TYPE: Ilyushin Il-62M REGISTRATION:  UP-I6208  C/N: 1951525 AGE: 20 y + 1 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IRX 1525 FROM:  Tehran-THR TO: Mashad VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX/CREW:  153  
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 3 CREW: 13 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX/CREW: 19 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
 

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(Photo: AP Photo, Mahdi Ghorbani)

SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + PressTV + NYTimes + Chron + CBS-News + Flickr[PHOTO-Series] + Tehrantimes + Wikipedia
DATE: 23.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Osaka-Itami Intl AP (RJOO)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS    +   Itami-Airport CHART 
COUNTRY: Japan
AIRLINE1: JEX - JAL Express  TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION:  - C/N1: - AGE1: -
AIRLINE2: Japan Air Commuter  TYPE: DHC-8-Q400 REGISTRATION:  - C/N2: - AGE2: -
OPERATION1: DSP FLIGHT No.1: JC 2200 FROM1:  Sendai  TO1: Osaka VIA1: -
OPERATION2: DSP FLIGHT No.2: 3X 2400 FROM2:  Kagoshima TO2: Osaka VIA2: -
OCCUPANTS1: 
PAX/CREW:  74  
FATALITIES1: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES1: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1:   minor 
OCCUPANTS2: 
PAX/CREW:  52  
FATALITIES2: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES2: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2:   minor 
The MD-80 landed on the main runway 14R/32L (lengh: 3.000 m) and was about to taxy to the terminal, when it failed to hold before the parallel runway 14L/32R (lengh: 1.828 m) where the commuter aircraft was about to land. When the pilots of the latter observed the MD-80 entering the runway, they initiated a go-around maneuvre and completed their flight in the 2nd attempt. The incursion is under investigation.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 23.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Moscow-Domodedovo Intl AP (UUDD) COUNTRY: Russia
AIRLINE: Transaero AL TYPE: Boeing 737-4YO REGISTRATION:  EI-CZK  C/N: 24519 AGE: 19 y + 10 m
OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  - TO: - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    substantial  
On landing the aircraft experienced a higher than normal angle of attack resulting in tailstrike. Damage believed to be substantial. No injuries reported.
(Photo: aviaforum.ru, radikal.ru)
SOURCE(S):   ASN + Forum.avia(Ru)
DATE: 22.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  01:16 LOCATION: Boston-Intl AP (KBOS), MA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Airbus A340-311 REGISTRATION:  F-GLZI     PHOTO  C/N: 84 AGE: 14 y + 0 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 321 FROM:  Boston TO: Paris-CDG VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  125 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Soon after take-off from runway 15R, a fire erupted in engine #4 (outer right). The pilots declared an emergency, extinguished the flames by discharging fire bottles, dumped fuel and made a safe return to Boston-Logan Airport about 25 minutes later. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + WSPA + WCVB-TV 
DATE: 22.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION: Alexandroupolis-Intl AP (LGAL) COUNTRY: Greece
AIRLINE: Olympic AL TYPE: Boeing 737-430 REGISTRATION:  SX-BLX C/N: 27000 AGE: 17 y + 1 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: OA 941 FROM:  Alexandroupolis TO: Athens VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  ~60 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Shortly after take-off the 737 ingested a bird into an engine resulting in the cancellation of the flight. The pilots safely returned to land at  Alexandroupolis.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + ANA-mpa 
DATE: 21.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION: San Francisco-Intl AP (KSFO), CA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Aeromexico TYPE: Boeing 737-752 REGISTRATION:  XA-NAM     PHOTO  C/N: 33790 AGE: 5 y + 0 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AM 665 FROM:  San Francisco TO: Mexico City VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /   substantial 
In the early stages of the pushback maneuvre from its parking stand A5, the nosegear suddenly gave way and collapsed allowing the nose to strike the ground. There were no reports about any injuries. Resulting damage is unknown. All passengers left the aircraft via stairs. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + ABC-local + FAA
DATE: 20.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Schiphol Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands
AIRLINE: Transavia TYPE: Boeing 737-7K2 REGISTRATION:  PH-XRE C/N: 30668 AGE: 5 y + 3 m
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: HV 5673 FROM:  Amsterdam TO: Ibiza VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  148 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
Whilst climbing after take-off, the aircraft struck a bird (poss. falcon) prompting the pilots to cancel further flight. The 737 safely returned to land at Schiphol Airport. After inspection was completed, the flight took off again only to return to AMS for a 2nd time after problems with the anti-ice system occured.
SOURCE(S):   ASN
DATE: 20.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  14:44 LOCATION: Keflavik-Intl AP (BIKF) COUNTRY: Iceland
AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 767-322ER REGISTRATION:  N658ER  C/N: 27113 AGE: 16 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 949 FROM:  London-LHR TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  ~200 CREW: 0
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft safely diverted to Keflavik following detection of smoke inside the cabin and cockpit whilst in the cruiseflight. All passengers left the aircraft via stairs on taxyway "Kilo One". The source of the smoke was not immediately determined.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + IceNews
DATE: 20.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Moscow-Domodedovo Intl AP (UUDD) COUNTRY: Russia
AIRLINE: Transaero AL TYPE: Boeing 737-329 REGISTRATION:  EI-CXR C/N: 24355 AGE: 20 y + 3 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UN 101 FROM:  Moscow-DME TO: St. Petersburg VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  41 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On take-off run a leading edge fairing on the starboard wing seperated and fell to the ground. The pilots elected to continue the flight and landed safely ta St. Petersburg. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 19.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Abakan-Intl AP (UNAA) COUNTRY: Russia
AIRLINE: Polet TYPE: Antonov An-124 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Islamabad TO: Komsomolsk Na Amure VIA: Abakan
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 17
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Soon after take-off at Abakan, the Antonov An-124 suffered an engine failure prompting the crew to initiate an emergency return to land. The landing was uneventful. At the time of the incident, the aircraft has completed an en-route fuel stop and was in the early stages of its climb.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + RIA-Novosti(D)
DATE: 19.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Tehran-Mehrabad Intl AP (OIII) COUNTRY: Iran
AIRLINE: Iran Air TYPE: Boeing 747-286B REGISTRATION:  EP-IAH     PHOTO  C/N: 21218 AGE: 32 y + 8 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IR 1583 FROM:  Tehran-THR TO: Madinah VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  450 CREW: 0
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 747 safely returned to land at Mehrabad Airport after the pilots noticed exceeding engine temperature indications soon after take-off. The aircraft was operating on a pilgrimage flight to Saudi Arabia.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald
DATE: 19.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: New York-Newark Intl AP (KEWR), NJ COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A340-642 REGISTRATION:  D-AIHY C/N: 987 AGE: 0 y + 4 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 413 FROM:  New York-EWR TO: Munich VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor / none
The pilots safely returned to land at Newark Airport after they experienced some kind of electrical problems after take-off.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald
DATE: 18.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Ujung Padang-Intl AP (WAAA) COUNTRY: Indonesia
AIRLINE: Lion Air TYPE: Boeing 737-3G7 REGISTRATION:  PK-LIV    PHOTO  C/N: 23219 AGE: 24 y + 4 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JT 728 FROM:  Jakarta TO: Kendari VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  132 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 737 safely diverted to Makassar (Ujung Padang) after the pilots noticed a crash in one of the windshields during cruiselfight.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Antara
DATE: 21.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Charlotte-Intl AP (KCLT), NC COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-401 REGISTRATION:  N424US C/N: 23991 AGE: 20 y + 0 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AWE 1101 FROM:  Charlotte TO: - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During climb-out phase the aircraft experienced birdstrike causing damage to its radome. The flight was cancelled and the 737 safely returned to land.. 
SOURCE(S):  FAA
DATE: 17.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~20:45 LOCATION: Nagpur-Intl AP (VANP) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE: Kingfisher AL TYPE: ATR-72-212A REGISTRATION:  VT-KAC    PHOTO  C/N: 729 AGE: 3 y + 2 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IT 2802 FROM:  Indore TO: Nagpur VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  56 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft received minor damage when it collided with a stray pig on the runwax during its landing rollout. The pilots were able to proceed to the terminal where all deplaned normally. Collisions with pigs are nort uncommom at Nagpur´s Dr Babasaheb Abedkar International Airport.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + TimesOfIndia
DATE: 16.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~ 08:30 LOCATION: Toronto-Intl AP (CYYZ), Ontario COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE: Westjet TYPE: Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WS 663 FROM:  Toronto TO: Calgary VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  97 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On take-off run at Toronto-Leister B. Pearson-Intl Airport, a nosegear tire burst at high speed. The pilots continued the take-off and after asessing the situation, elected to continue to Calgary. After a low-pass over the runway for a visual inspection, the 737 made a safe landing on runway 16. All on board remained unharmed.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + CalgaryHerald
DATE: 16.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Ft. Worth-Alliance Airport (KAFW), TX
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS    
COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 767-323ER REGISTRATION:  N350AN  C/N: 33089 AGE: 5 y + 10 m
OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  - TO: - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    substantial  /
 damaged beyond repair 
During post-maintenance ground checks, the nose gear suddenly collapsed resulting in structural damage to the nose underbelly. According to local sources a safety pin, preventing unwanted gear movements, was not inserted when the gear handle was actuated inside the cockpit. Some sources close to the AA maintenance crew at Ft.Worth indicate the aircraft may have been damaged beyond economical repair.
(Photo: USAviation)
SOURCE(S):   USAviation[PHOTOS] + DallasNews + NBCLocal
DATE: 15.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  11:33 LOCATION: near Qazvin 
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS    
COUNTRY: Iran 
AIRLINE: Caspian Airlines TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154M REGISTRATION:  EP-CPG    PHOTO  C/N: 748 AGE: 22 y
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: RV 7908 FROM:  Tehran-IKA TO: Yerevan VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  153 CREW: 15
FATALITIES: 
PAX:  153  CREW:  15  OTHER: 0
SURVIVORS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
 

For further information check our ACCIDENT FACTSHEET

 

SOURCE(S):   AP-Yahoo + CNN + Albawaba + BBC + ISNA[PHOTOS]
DATE: 14.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  13:20 LOCATION: Goa-Intl AP (VAGO) COUNTRY: India
AIRLINE: Spicejet TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SG 803 FROM:  Mumbai TO: Goa VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  175 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On final approach the aircraft experienced birdstrike resulting in minor damage to its nose undercarriage and preventing the 737 from leaving the runway. The runway was closed for about 30 minutes. After the aircraft was towed to its parking stand, the remains of the bird were placed near the aircraft. Once the engines were start-up the bird remains were ingested into an engine causing unknown damage again.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Timesofindia
DATE: 13.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~17:10 LOCATION: Charleston-Intl AP (KCHS), WV COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737-3H4 REGISTRATION:  N387SW    PHOTO  C/N: 26602 AGE: 15 y + 0 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 2294 FROM:  Nashville TO: Baltimore VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  126 CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /  substantial 
En-route at 34.000 feet (FL 340), a football size portion of the upper fuselage suddenly gave way causing a rapid decompression in the cabin and a deployment of oxygen masks. The pilots safely diverted to Charleston. There were no reports about any injured persons on board. The aircraft was taken out of service. The incident is under investigation.  NTSB-Preliminary Investigation  
(Photo: T. Hindman, CharlestonDailyMail) 
SOURCE(S):   CNN + CharlestonDailyMail[PHOTOS] + WVMetroNews[PHOTO] + AviationHerald 
DATE: 13.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~20:00 LOCATION: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Intl AP (LFPG) COUNTRY: France
AIRLINE: Ar France  TYPE: Airbus A320-211 REGISTRATION:  F-GFKJ    PHOTO  C/N: 63 AGE: 20 y + 0 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 1905 FROM:  Rome-FCO TO: Paris-CDG VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During its cruiseflight a number of avionic systems went blank for about a minute among them all airspeed indications, the autopilot and the auto throttle system. After safe flying conditions were restored, the A320 continued safely to its destination. At the time, a frontal system with thunderstorm located over france, is believed to have affected the flight. The incident was closely investigated by french authorities after similar occurences happened to other Airbus flights, one of them ended with a crash in the Atlantic Ocean on June 1st. The A320 was equipped with the more reliable "BA" pitot tube sensors.
NOTE: The aircraft in question is the only aircraft in the fleet wearing the retro livery of the 1960s. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Reuters + AP
DATE: 13.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~12:30 LOCATION: Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJTT) COUNTRY: Japan
AIRLINE: Korean Air TYPE: Boeing 777-3B5 REGISTRATION:  HL7532 C/N: 28371 AGE: 9 y + 11 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KE 703 FROM:  Seoul-ICN TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  367 CREW: 17
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor (?)
Moments after touchdown on runway 16R, the aircraft suffered a tailstrike resulting in unknown damage to its aft underbelly. However a safe landing rollout was achieved. There were no injuries on board. At the time of the incident, strong winds were blowing across the airport with velocities exceeding 30 knots. Narita´s main runway was closed for about 80 minutes due to debris inspection.  
SOURCE(S):   ChannelNewsAsia + AviationHerald + BBC[VIDEO]
DATE: 12.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  11:15 LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP (EDDM) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Aegean AL TYPE: Airbus A320-232 REGISTRATION:  SX-DXV C/N: 3829 AGE: 0 y + 3 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: A3 803 FROM:  Munich TO: Athens VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During take-off  on runway 26L, the A320 experienced birdstrike promting the pilots to abort further acdeleration. The aircraft´s speed was safely reduced and the pilots exit the runway without further problems. Runway 26R/06R was closed for debris inspection for about 20 minutes.
SOURCE(S):   Mucforum[PHOTO] + AviationHerald 
DATE: 10.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~20:00 LOCATION: Phoenix-Intl AP (KPHX), AZ COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: British AW TYPE: Boeing 747-436 REGISTRATION:  G-CIVB C/N: 25811 AGE: 15 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 288 FROM:  Phoenix TO: London-LHR VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  298 CREW: x
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: (15) CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
Just about the beginning of the pushback maneuvre, smoke was observed in the cabin prompting the pilot-in-command to initiate an emergency evacuation via slides. A small number of passengers (unconfirmed reports give a number of 15) received some minor cuts and bruises. The nature of the some has not been established yet. 
(Photo: SkyNews)
SOURCE(S):   SkyNews + CNN
DATE: 10.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  afternoon LOCATION: Hamburg-Intl AP (EDDH) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Belgian Air Force TYPE: Airbus A310-222 REGISTRATION:  CA-01     PHOTO  C/N: 372 AGE: 24 y + 3 m
OPERATION: TRN FLIGHT No.: BAF 001 FROM:  Hamburg TO: Hamburg VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During a post maintenance checkflight (at LH Technics) the pilots reported an engine failure and  carried out a safe emergency landing at Hamburg-Fuhlsbuettel Airport.
SOURCE(S):   Abendblatt(D) 
DATE: 10.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~17:30 LOCATION: over Calabria, southern Italy  COUNTRY: Italy
AIRLINE: Primera Air TYPE: Boeing 737-7Q8 REGISTRATION:  TF-JXG     PHOTO  C/N: 28210 AGE: 11 y + 2 m
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: GX 362 FROM:  Zakinthos TO: Dublin VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  153 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
During routine cruiseflight over southern Italy, air traffic control (ATC) observed the aircraft descended from its normal flight level of 380 (38.000 feet) to flight level 200 (20.000 feet) without any clearance from the ground. Two fighters were dispatched to intercept and follow the 737. As the G8 summit in nearby Aquila took place, fear of a possible terrorist attack arose. The pilots then informed ATC about an technical problem and the aircraft safely diverted to Rome-Fiumicino Airport. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + L´unioneSarda(I) + IlSecoloXIX(I)
DATE: 10.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Cairns-Intl AP (YBCS), Queensland COUNTRY: Australia
AIRLINE: Air Niugini TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION:  P2-ANE C/N: 111264 AGE: 19 y +3 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PX 093 FROM:  Cairns TO: Port Moresby VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  46 CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none 
During take-off the F100 a trail of vapurized fuel was observed coming out of both wings. The pilots, who continued their take-off, were advised by ATC and returned to land at Cairns safely about 25 minutes later.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald[PHOTO] + Cairns.com.au[PHOTO]
DATE: 09.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  11:55 LOCATION: Saarbruecken-Intl AP (EDDR) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Luxair TYPE: - REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Luxemburg TO: Munich VIA: Saarbruecken
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Whilst stationary, the aircraft got hit by a baggage car causing minor damage to one wing. 
SOURCE(S):   Scramble + Wort.lu(D) + RTL.lu
DATE: 07.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~13:00 LOCATION: St. John´s -Intl AP (CYYT), Newfoundland COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Embraer E190-100IGW REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AC 694 FROM:  Toronto-YYZ TO: St. John´s VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On final approach to runway 34, the aircraft experienced birdstrike but the pilots continued the landing without any problem. Bird remains belonged to a robin.
SOURCE(S):   TransportCanada 
DATE: 07.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJTT) COUNTRY: Japan
AIRLINE: Nippon Cargo AL TYPE: Boeing 747-481F REGISTRATION:  JA01KZ C/N: 34016 AGE: 4 y + 1 m
OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: KZ 134 FROM:  Tokyo-NRT TO: Anchorage VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
The 747 safely returned to land at Narita Airport after the pilots received indication about a low oil quantity in an engine some time after departure. The crew shut the engine down and cancelled further lfight continuation. Later, the warning turned out to be false.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald 
DATE: 07.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  21:02 LOCATION: St. Petersburg-Intl AP (ULLI) COUNTRY: Russia
AIRLINE: Rossiya TYPE: Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION:  VQ-BBM     PHOTO  C/N: 1578 AGE: 7 y + 10 m
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: FV 2694 FROM:  Hurghada TO: St. Petersburg VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 176 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /  substantial 
On landing the aircraft suffered a tail strike resulting in extensive skin damage to the aft underbelly. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + St.Petersburg.ru(Ru)
DATE: 07.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  12:10 LOCATION: Sharjah-Intl AP (OMSJ) COUNTRY: UAE
AIRLINE: Air India Express TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IX 536 FROM:  Sharjah TO: Thiruvananthapuram VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 172 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The pilots aborted their take-off run at high speed after a burst tire caused massive vibrations. The 737 came to a safe stop on the runway.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + GulfNews + KhaleejTimes
DATE: 06.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Dusseldorf-Intl AP (EDDL) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Eurowings
(on ops for Lufthansa)
TYPE: Canadair CRJ-200LR REGISTRATION:  D-ACRO    PHOTO  C/N: 7479 AGE: 8 y + 4 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EW 4312 FROM:  Berlin-TXL TO: Paris-CDG VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  35 CREW: x
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
The aircraft safely diverted to Dusseldorf Airport after the pilots received indication about an abnormal engine oil pressure state.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 06.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Biak Intl Airport (WABB)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS    
COUNTRY: Indonesia
AIRLINE: Merpati  TYPE: Boeing 737-4Q8 REGISTRATION:  PK-MDO   C/N: 24069 AGE: 20 y + 7 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: MZ 761/2 FROM: Biak TO: Ujung Pandang VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 103 CREW: 8
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
During its take-off run, the aircraft lost a wheel at high speed. The pilots continued the take-off and returned to land after the runway was checked for debris. The aircraft grounded for repairs. Indonesian NTSC has  lauched an investigation.
NOTE: The same aircraft was involved in two incidents before where undercarriage/tire problems have been the cause. On Jan 16th 2009 and Oct 20th 2008. (check archives for respective dates)
SOURCE(S):   Flightglobal + AviationHerald + Liputan-Kota(Indo)[PHOTO]
DATE: 05.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Saraf Omra Airfield, northern Darfur COUNTRY: Sudan
AIRLINE: El Dinder Aviation TYPE: Antonov An-28 REGISTRATION:  ST-TYB     PHOTO  C/N: 1AJ006-02 AGE: -
OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Saraf Omra VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: 2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: 
 damaged beyond repair 
Both pilots were injured when the aircraft suffered a nosegear collapse on landing. The aircraft was operating on a cargo flight  on behalf of the UN food programme for the Darfur Region. Further circumstances are unknown. Damage is believed to be irrepairable.
SOURCE(S):   IOL + Firmenpresse(D) + SudanTribune + ASN
DATE: 05.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Ostend-Intl AP (EBOS) COUNTRY: Belgium
AIRLINE: World AW Cargo
(on ops for Allied Air)
TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  N380WA    PHOTO  C/N: 48407 AGE: 18 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: AJK 2617 FROM: Ostend TO: Lagos VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
On take-off run, the aircraft experienced birdstrike (poss. sea gull) into an engine. The pilots continued the take-off and circled at low altitude over the North Sea for fuel dumping. The MD-11 then made a safe return to land at Ostend.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 05.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION: Birmingham-Intl AP (KBHM), AL COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION:  N7519A C/N: 49896 AGE: 19 y + 1 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: (AA 1306) FROM: DFW TO: BHM VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
The aircraft received minor damage to its right outer wing when it hit a fuel truck. At the time of the incident, the aircrafr twas taxiing to the ramp after landing. No injuries reported. 
SOURCE(S):   A-Net + FAA
DATE: 05.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Great Barrier Island Airport (NZGB)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS    
COUNTRY: New Zealand
AIRLINE: Great Barrier Airlines TYPE: BN-2A Mk.III Trislander REGISTRATION:  ZK-LGR    PHOTO  C/N: 372 AGE: 35 y
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Great Barrier Island TO: Auckland VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 10 CREW: 1
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    substantial 
Shortly after take-off, the propeller blade on the right engine # 3 broke apart. Debris penetrated the right side of the fuselage and the passenger cabin. The pilots cancelled the flight and made a safe return to land.  
SOURCE(S):   TVNZ[PHOTO] + Stuff.co.nz + ASN + NZHerald
DATE: 04.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Islamabad-Intl AP (OPRN) COUNTRY: Pakistan
AIRLINE: Shaheen Air TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NL 122 FROM:  Islamabad TO: Karachi VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 737 safely returned to land at Islamabad after a brid hit the aircraft soon after departure..
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 04.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  18:24 LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India
AIRLINE: Saudia Arabian AL TYPE: Boeing 747-368 REGISTRATION:  HZ-AIT     PHOTO  C/N: 23271 AGE: 22 y + 11 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SV 744 FROM: Jeddah TO: Mumbai VIA: Riyadh
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 143 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During landing in heavy rain on runway 27 at Mumbai Airport, two tires of the outer left main gear burst causing minor damage. Runway 09/27 (main runway at VABB) was closed for debris inspection.
SOURCE(S):   BanlagoreAvn + ArabNews + AviationHerald
DATE: 03.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  17:25 LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP area (EDDM) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: KLM TYPE: Boeing 737-306 REGISTRATION:  PH-BDC C/N: 23539 AGE: 22 y + 8 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KL 1797 FROM:  Amsterdam TO: Munich VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Onm descend to Munich Airprot, thew aircraft flew into turbulent weather and experienced some severe turbulences before it landed normally. However, post landing inspection revealed some kind of damage to the nose (cone) of the 737 preventing it from daparting again to AMS. At the time of the incident, a line of storm cells developed in the region.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 03.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  13:45 LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intl AP (EDDF) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A340-313 REGISTRATION:  D-AIFD     PHOTO  C/N: 390 AGE: 8 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 652 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Addis Abeba VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On take-off run on runway 18, the pilots experienced unusual vibration and executed a take-off abort at high speed. Before the A340 left the runway via taxyway "Sierra" smoke and flames were briefly observed but other sources indicate normal deceleration. There were no injuries on board. Airport fire services need to cool the heat of the brakes before passengers couls safely disembark.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Crash-Aerien[PHOTO]
DATE: 03.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Milan-Malpensa Intl AP (LIMC) COUNTRY: Italia
AIRLINE: Pakistan Intl AL TYPE: Boeing 777-340ER REGISTRATION:  AP-BHV C/N: 33778 AGE: 2 y + 6 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PK 750 FROM: Islamabad TO: Paris-CDG VIA: Milan-MXP
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During pushback preparations, the nosegear sustained damage to both wheels when the pushback truck accidentaly hit the nosegear. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 02.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Maracaibo-Intl AP (SVMC) COUNTRY: Venezuela
AIRLINE: Venezolana TYPE: Boeing 737-217 REGISTRATION:  YV-295T     PHOTO  C/N: 21717 AGE: 30 y + 0 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: VNE 300 FROM:  Maracaibo TO: Willemstad VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 53 CREW: 4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Whilst making its take-off run at high speed the aircraft experienced a failure with its #1 engine on the left hand side. The pilots continued the take-off and turned around for a safe emergency landing.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + laverdad(E) 
DATE: 02.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Mexico City-Intl AP (MMMX) COUNTRY: Mexico
AIRLINE: Aviacsa TYPE: Boeing 737-201 REGISTRATION:  XA-UCG    PHOTO  C/N: 22445 AGE: 27 y + 5 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 6A 230 FROM: Tuxla Gutierrez TO: Mexico City VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 48 CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During its landing run the aircraft suffered two punctured tires making it unable to proceed to the terminal. The passengers disembarked via airstairs on a taxyway. 
NOTE : Large parts Aviacsa´ fleet were temporary grounded last month due to irrgularities with documentations. The airline was allowed to fly again by a highly disputed federal court decision.
(Photo: El Sol de Mexico / EL Heraldo)
SOURCE(S):   Nasdaq + SeattleTimes + Esmas(E) + NoticiasProdigy(E) + AviationHerald[PHOTOS]
DATE: 02.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Intl AP (LFPG) COUNTRY: France
AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Boeing 747-428 REGISTRATION:  F-GITA C/N: 24969 AGE: 18 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 84 FROM:  Paris-CDG TO: San Francisco VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 747 returned to land at CDG Airport after the pilots experienced unspecified engine problems some time after take-off. The aircraft made an uneventful landing back at Paris.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald 
DATE: 02.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Santo Domingo Las Americas-Intl AP (MDSD) COUNTRY: Dominican Republic
AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Boeing 777-328ER REGISTRATION:  F-GSQS C/N: 32962 AGE: 2 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 493 FROM:  Santo Domingo TO: Paris-CDG VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  ~200 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The Boeing 777 safely returned to land at Santo Domingo following an engine problem when about 30 minutes into flight.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  + Univision + Listindiario(E) + Almomento(E)
DATE: 02.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Chicago O´Hare-Intl AP (KORD), IL COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 78 FROM:  Chicago-ORD TO: London-LHR VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
After the crew experienced an generator failure whilst flying near Indianapolis, IN, the pilots initiated a return to OR where they landed safely on runway 32L. However the aircraft came to a stop on taxyway "Tango" with two of its main gear tires deflated. .
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 02.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  10:20 LOCATION: Kolata-Intl AP (VECC) COUNTRY: India
AIRLINE: Air Arabia TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: G9 522 FROM:  Chittagong TO: Sharjah VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 159 CREW: 8
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
For reasons unknown, the pilots were forced to shut down an engine during flight. The A320 then made a safe precautionary landing at Kolkata.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  + TimesOfIndia
DATE: 01.07.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Cochin-Intl AP (VOCI) COUNTRY: India
AIRLINE: Air India Express TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IX 435 FROM:  Cochin TO: Dubai VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 123 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft safetly returned to Cochin Airport after the pilots received indication of an engine problem after they reached their cruising altitute.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  

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