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 October 2009 


 

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DATE: 31.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Oaxaca-Intl AP  (MMOX) COUNTRY:  Mexico
AIRLINE:  Click Mexicana TYPE:  Fokker 100 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  QA 7240 FROM:  Oaxaca TO:  Mexico City VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  95   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
About 20 minutes after deporture, the left windshield suffered a crack resulting in a continous drop in cabin pressure. The pilots returned to Oaxaca where a safe landing was later made.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + LaJornada(Es)
DATE: 31.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Orlando-Intl AP  (KMCO), FL COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  United AL TYPE:  Airbus A320- REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  UA 645 FROM:  San Juan (PRT) TO:  Chicago-ORD VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  120   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
When flying en-route off coast of FLorida, the pilots faced problems with the right engine #2 which had to be shut down subsequently. The pilots continued their flight on a lower altitude and made a safe diversion to Orlando.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + CBS2Chicago
DATE: 31.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE:  Air India TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AI 348 FROM:  Shanghai-PVG TO:  Delhi VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  172   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
On approach the pilots reported a problem with a hydraulic system, however the ladning was made without any problems. After coming to a stop on a taxyway the aircaft had to be towed to its parking stand. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + PtiNews + HindustanTimes
DATE: 30.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  06:42 LOCATION:  London-City Intl AP (EGLC), England COUNTRY:  UK
AIRLINE:  Swiss TYPE:  Avro RJ-100 REGISTRATION:  HB-IXV C/N:  3274 AGE:  13 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  LX 463 FROM:  London-LCY TO:  Zurich VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  22   CREW:  4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
Very soon after lift-off from runway 09 at London City airport, the aircraft encountered multiple birdstrikes resulting in damage to both right hand engines (#3 and #4). The pilots were forced to shut down engine # 4 and made a safe diversion to London Stansted Airport about 25 minutes after departure. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Blick.ch(De)
DATE: 30.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Malatya Airport (LTAT) COUNTRY:  Turkey
AIRLINE:  Pegasus Airlines TYPE:  Boeing 737-8FH REGISTRATION:  TC-AAK C/N:  35094 AGE:  2 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Istanbul-SAB TO:  Malatya VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
During taxy after landing the 737 hit a lampost causing unknown damage to the left wing. No injuries reported. 
SOURCE(S):   Airporthaber(Tk)
DATE: 30.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~15:30 LOCATION:  Liege-Intl AP  (EBLG) COUNTRY:  Belgium
AIRLINE:  Southern Air Transport TYPE:  Boeing 747-230F REGISTRATION:  N760SA    PHOTO  C/N:  21221 AGE:  32 y + 10  m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  9S 902P FROM:  Liege TO:  (Portugal) VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0   CREW:  5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
During climb-out after take-off, the pilots receivedi ndication of a  fire on the left inner engine (#2). They were able to extiguish the flames with on board devices. THe 747 jettisoned fuel off the belgian coast to reduce its landing weight and made a safe landing return at Liege about one hour later.
SOURCE(S):   RTLBelgium(Fr) + RTBF(Fr) + AviationHerald
DATE: 29.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Nadi-Intl AP  (NFFN) COUNTRY:  Fiji
AIRLINE:  UPS TYPE:  McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  N296UP    PHOTO  C/N:  48475 AGE:  17 y + 5 m
OPERATION:  ISC FLIGHT No.:  UPS 34 FROM:  Honolulu TO:  Sydney VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0   CREW:  4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
The aircraft safely diverted to Nadi Airport after the pilots were forced to shut down one engine during flight due to unknown circumstances.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 28.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  10:05 LOCATION:  Osaka-Kansai Intl AP (RJBB) COUNTRY:  Japan
AIRLINE:  Asiana TYPE:  Airbus A321-231 REGISTRATION:  HL7763    PHOTO  C/N:  3297 AGE:  1 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  OZ 1125 FROM:  Seoul-GMP TO:  Osaka-KIX VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  147   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   substantial 
On landing, the Airbus suffered unknown tailstrike damage. The pilots aborted the landing and made a go-around maneuvre. The aircraft then landed safely about 10 minutes later.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald
DATE: 27.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Yellowknife-Intl AP (CYZF), NT COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Canadian North TYPE:  Boeing 737-2T2C REGISTRATION:  C-GDPA    PHOTO  C/N:  22056 AGE:  29 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSC FLIGHT No.:  5T 9410 FROM:  Yellowknife TO:  Ekati VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  97   CREW:  4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none
Whilst performing a backtrack maneuvre on runway 33, the aircraft slid off the paved surface coming to rest with its left maingear became stuck in soft ground. Only little damage occured. At the time, local temperature were below freezing and it was snowing. The 737 was safely removed by ground equipment and departed again the same day.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald
DATE: 27.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Brussels-Intl AP (EBBR) COUNTRY:  Belgium
AIRLINE:  Brussels AL TYPE:  Avro RJ-100 REGISTRATION:  OO-DWK    PHOTO  C/N:  3360 AGE:  10 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  SN 2588 FROM:  Berlin-TXL TO:  Brussels VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  74   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 4 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
As the aircraft was taxiing from the lading runway to its parking stand, it suffered a hydraulic leak. Hot hydraulic fluid - under high pressure - apparently leaked through a hydraulic lines in the wing root and may have entered the cabin via the cabin ceiling where a number of passengers came into contact with it. Four people were treated with burn injuries. 
SOURCE(S):  DeStandaard(Nl) + Luchtzak + AviationHerald
DATE: 27.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  18:30 LOCATION:  Newcastle-Williamtown AP (YWLM), NSW
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY:  Australia
AIRLINE:  Jetstar AW TYPE:  Airbus A320-232 REGISTRATION:  VH-VQU C/N:  2455 AGE:  4 y + 5 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Brisbane TO:  Newcastle VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
After coming to a standstill at its parking stand, a smal fire briefly erupted in the left engine (#1). NO one was injured and damage to the aircraft is minor.
SOURCE(S):  ASN + TheAustralian
DATE: 26.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  near Regina, Saskatchewan COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Kelowna Flightcraft TYPE:  Boeing 727-225A(F) REGISTRATION:  C-GTKF     PHOTO  C/N:  21580 AGE:  30 y + 9 m 
OPERATION:  DSC FLIGHT No.:  KW 290 FROM:  Saskatoon TO:  Regina VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0   CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
During early descent to Regina, number 2 engine (center) had to be shut down by the crew due to an abnormal oil temperature indication. THe pilots cancelled the lfight and returned to Saskatoon where a safe landing was later made..
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + CBS2Chicago
DATE: 26.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Miami-Intl AP (KMIA), FL COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Air France TYPE:  Boeing 747-428 REGISTRATION:  F-GITH C/N:  32868 AGE:  6 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AF 695 FROM:  Miami 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
The 747 safely returned to land at Miami after the pilots reported unspecified technical problem after being in the air for about one hour.  Some passengers raised speculation about a possible lightning strike.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Bild(De) + [Flightaware/Flightpath-Photo]
DATE: 26.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Krasnoyarsk-Intl AP (UNKL) COUNTRY:  Russia
AIRLINE:  S7 Airlines TYPE:  Airbus A319- REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  S7 73 FROM:  Moscow-DME TO:  Krasnoyarsk VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  78   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none
The A319 was about to vacate runway 29 at Kranoyarsk-Yemelyanovo International Airport in reduced visibility and intense snowfall, whe it slid off the pave surface of the taxyway coming to rest with its left main geat on uneven ground. The aircraft came to rest about 2 metres off the paved surface where it knocked down a taxyway edge light. No serious damage occured.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 25.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX), CA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Republic AL
(on ops for Midwest Express)
TYPE:  Embraer E190LR REGISTRATION:  N163HQ C/N:  255 AGE:  0 y + 1 m
AIRLINE:  Northwest AL TYPE:  Boeing 757-351 REGISTRATION:  N593NW C/N:  32993 AGE:  6 y + 3 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  YX 1503 FROM:  Milwaukee TO:  Los Angeles VIA: -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  NW 623 FROM:  Los Angeles TO:  Honolulu VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none
Both aircraft came into close proximity at Los Angeles International Airport southern runway complex when the Embraer E190 had landed on the outer runway 25L(eft) and was about to cross the inner runway 25R(ight) where the Boeing 757 was just about to lift off. Post incident radar measurements by FAA revealed that only 82 feet were between both aircraft at their closest point. The 757 continued to its destination and the Embraer rolled to its parking stand without further incidents. The Embraer crew did receive a holding instruction from LAX-tower after landing. This runway incursion is under investigation.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + LATimesblog + Google-AP + KTLA
DATE: 25.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  21:10 LOCATION:  Quebec City-Intl AP (CYQB), Quebec COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Air Canada Jazz TYPE:  Canadair  CRJ-200ER REGISTRATION:  C-GJZJ    PHOTO  C/N:  7553 AGE:  8 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  - FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Quebec City TO:  - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
During pushback in darkness, the aircraft was moved beyond the end of the tarmac. It came to a stop after both main gears dug into soft ground. Extent of damage is unknown but belived to be minor.
(Photo: Picasa/Toule)
SOURCE(S):  Crash-Aerien(Fr)
DATE: 24.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  21:50 LOCATION:  Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE:  Air Arabia TYPE:  Airbus A320-200 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  G9 402 FROM:  Mumbai TO:  Sharjah VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   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 Mumbai Airport after it apparently suffered birdstrike shortly after take-off. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Samaylive
DATE: 24.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY:  Greece
AIRLINE:  Air Arabia TYPE:  Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION:  A6-ABB    PHOTO  C/N:  2166 AGE:  5 y + 8 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  G9 282 FROM:  Athens TO:  Sharjah VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
The pilots were forced to abort the take-off run at high speed after they recived abnormal engine indications and a warning of the digital engine control system (FADEC). The A320 came to a safe stop. Subsequent inspection found a detached engine panel.
NOTE: this was the 2nd take-off abort at Athens Venizelos Intl Airport within one day. (see below)
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 24.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~15:00 LOCATION:  Moscow-Vnukovo Intl AP (UUWW) COUNTRY:  Russia
AIRLINE:  Vladivostok Avia TYPE:  Airbus A330-301 REGISTRATION:  VQ-BCW C/N:  70 AGE:  14 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  XF 459 FROM:  Vladivostok TO:  Moscow-VKO VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  267   CREW:  12
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Moscow Vnukovo Airport after the pilots received information earlier, that they may have a damaged tire or undercarriage after tre debris was found on the runway at Vladivostok. One main gear tire was found to have seperated completely during take-off run.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + RIANovosti
DATE: 24.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY:  Greece
AIRLINE:  Blue 1 TYPE:  McDD MD-90-30 REGISTRATION:  OH-BLD     PHOTO  C/N:  53544 AGE:  12 y + 2 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  KF 894 FROM:  Athens TO:  Helsinki VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  159   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 21L the pilots heared a loud bang coming from one of the eingines immediately followed by an engine fire warning on the right side. The aircraft came to a safe stop. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 23.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  11:50 LOCATION:  Flint-Intl AP (KFNT), MI COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  AirTran AW TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  FL 255 FROM:  Flint TO:  Atlanta VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  83   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
Soon after take-off from Bishop International Airport near Flint, the aircraft experienced multiple birdstrikes at about 1000 feet altitude prompting the pilots to return to land. The landing was safe. One bird slammed through the nose and its body was found inside the radome.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + mlive
DATE: 23.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Addis Ababa-Intl AP (HAAB) COUNTRY:  Ethiopia
AIRLINE:  Ethiopian AL TYPE:  Boeing 757-231 REGISTRATION:  ET-ALY     PHOTO  C/N:  28480 AGE:  12 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  ET 700 FROM:  Addis Ababa TO:  Rome-FCO 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, the pilots were forced to cancel further acceleration at moderate speed, after the left engine ingested a bird. The aircraft taxied safely to the apron again.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 23.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Moscow-Sheremetyevo Intl AP (UUEE) COUNTRY:  Russia
AIRLINE:  Rossia AL TYPE:  Airbus A319-111 REGISTRATION:  VQ-BAR     PHOTO  C/N:  1488 AGE:  8 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  FV 160 FROM:  Moscow-SVO TO:  St. Petersburg VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
The A319 safely returned to land at Sheremetyevo Airport, after it ingested a bird soon after lift-off.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 23.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  London-Gatwick-Intl AP (EGKK), England COUNTRY:  UK
AIRLINE:  Astraeus AW TYPE:  Boeing 757-28A REGISTRATION:  G-STRW     PHOTO  C/N:  24543 AGE:  19 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.:  5W 184 FROM:  Alicante TO:  Keflavik VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
Whilst flying en-route in the area around Brest (France), the 757 suffered failure of one of its engines (RollsRoyce RB211 model). The aircraft diverted to Gatwick Airport, without further problems.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 23.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY:  Greece
AIRLINE:  Thomson AW TYPE:  Boeing 757-204 REGISTRATION:  G-BYAH C/N:  26966 AGE:  16 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.:  BY 7451 FROM:  Heraklion TO:  Birmingham 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 Athens following a pilotīs reports that a windshield as showing a crack whilst flying at cruise level.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Ekathimerini
DATE: 22.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~10:45 LOCATION:  off Little Bonaire Island, Bonaire (TNCB)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY:  Netherlands Antilles
AIRLINE:  Divi Divi Air TYPE:  Bn-2A Islander REGISTRATION:  PJ-SUN    PHOTO  C/N:  377 AGE:  36 y
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  016 FROM:  Curacao TO:  Bonaire VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  9   CREW:  1
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   
 damaged beyond repair 
On an island-hopper flight, the pilot experienced engine trouble making it impossible for him to maintain altitude. Despite being a fws miles out on a straight-in approach to runway 10 at Flamingo Airport on Bonaire Islandm the aircraft was forced to ditch in the waters off Little Bonair Island. On water landing, the pilot was knocked unconscious and sank together with the aircraft. All passengers were able to get out quickly enough and were rescued. The Islander was fully loaded with passengers at the time.. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + FoxNews + RadioNetherlands + ASN
DATE: 22.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  13:05 LOCATION:  Barcelona-Intl AP (LEBL) COUNTRY:  Spain
AIRLINE:  Denim Air
(on ops for Air Nostrum / Iberia)
TYPE:  DHC-8-300 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: IB 8852  FROM:  Barcelona TO:  San Sebastian VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  31   CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    substantial 
The aircraft returned to land at Barcelona-El Prat International Airport with its nosegear retracted causing unknown damage to its foreward underbelly. Shortly after lift-off, the pilots received a "nosegear unsafe"- indication only to find out the the nosegear could not be lowered.
(Photo: Daniel Brezzy, ElPeriodico)
SOURCE(S):  ASN + AviationHerald + ElPais(Es) + ElPeriodico
DATE: 21.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Houston-Intl AP (KIAH), TX COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Expressjet AL
(on opd for Continental Express)
TYPE:  Embraer ERJ-145EP REGISTRATION:  N16944  C/N:  45 AGE:  11 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  CO 2374 FROM:  Dallas-DAL TO:  Houston-IAH VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  40   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
On landing runway 08R at Houston G.Bush International Airport, the aircraft suffered double tire burst but was able to vacate the runway without assistance.  Undetected runway debris was suspected as cause.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald
DATE: 21.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~18:00 LOCATION:  Minneapolis area, MN COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Northwest AL / Delta AL TYPE:  Airbus A320-212 REGISTRATION:  N374NW C/N:  1646 AGE:  7 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  NW 188 FROM:  San Diego TO:  Minneapolis VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  147   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
When the A320 was about 130 miles south of their destination, radio contact was  lost. The aircraft maintained its altitude and heading, flew past the Minneapolis Airport until communicatons were re-established about 100 miles northeast of the city over the state of Wisconsin. The pilots reported they were occupied with a heated dicscussion over airline policy and have lost situational awareness. A safe approach and landing at Minneapolis was later made. The incident is under investigation. According to some aviation experts, the pilots may have fallen asleep at their controls.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + AFP-Google + ABCNews + StarTribune
DATE: 21.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION:  Hartford-Intl AP (KBDL), CT COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  American AL TYPE:  Boeing 737-823 REGISTRATION:  N960AN C/N:  29542 AGE:  8 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 1375  FROM:  Hartford TO:  San Juan (PRT) VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The pilots successfully abored their take-off run when they received abnormal engine indications. One crew member reported large flames coming out of the right engine. The 737 stopped safely on the runway and fire services extinguished the flames. The aircraft was later towed to the terminal. Abnormal traffic situation prevailed for about 30 minutes due to runway blockage.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 21.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION:  Manchester-Intl AP (EGCC), England COUNTRY:  UK
AIRLINE:  Aer Arrann TYPE:  ATR-72-202 REGISTRATION:  EI-REH  C/N:  260 AGE:  8 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  - FLIGHT No.:  FROM:  - TO:  Manchester VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor /   substantial 
Whilst rolling into stand no.7 at Manchester Airport, the aircraft apparently suffered a brake failure. The pilots were unable to stop the aircraft in time until its right propeller struck a large mirror installed for rolling guidance purposes. There were no reports about any injured persons. 
SOURCE(S):  PPRuNe[PHOTO] 
DATE: 21.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~15:30 LOCATION:  Sharjah-Intl Airport area (OMSJ)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY:  United Arab Emirates
AIRLINE:  Azza Transport
(on ops for Sudan Airways)
TYPE:  Boeing 707-330C REGISTRATION:  ST-AKW     PHOTO  C/N:  20123 AGE:  40 y
OPERATION:  Cargo FLIGHT No.: SUD 2241 FROM:  Sharjah TO:  Khartoum VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0   CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0  OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
 

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(Photo: Oliver Clarke/Gulf News)
SOURCE(S):  GulfNews + TimeoutDubai + TheNational + ASN + AviationHerald + AP-Google + Youtube-VIDEO
DATE: 20.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  02:55 LOCATION:  Montevideo-Carrasco Intl AP (SUMU)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY:  Uruguay
AIRLINE:  Centurion Air Cargo TYPE:  McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  N701GC    PHOTO  C/N:  48434 AGE:  17 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  ISC FLIGHT No.:  FROM:  Miami TO:  Montevideo VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0   CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    substantial 
The aircraft sustained major damage on landing runway 24 when it hit the runway hard resulting in damage to its right main gear. The pilots were able to leave the runway but stopped at taxyway "Alpha" after they received indication that a tire had burst. The right main gear leg was bent to the side resulting in great stress to the wheels during ground movement. The attachment to the underside of the wing also suffered damage and fuel was leaking to the ground from ruptured wing tanks. At the time of the landing, local weather consisted of ground fog reducing visibility near the minima of a MD-11. Unconfirmed sources indicated the pilots never had visual contact to the runway lights and may have missed a timely flare maneuvre to ease their rate of descent.
(Photo: PPruNe.org)
SOURCE(S):  ASN(E) + AFP-Google + Observa.com(E)[VIDEO] + Univision(E) + PPRuNe[PHOTOS]
DATE: 20.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Melbourne-Intl AP area (YMML), Victoria COUNTRY:  Australia
AIRLINE:  Virgin Blue AW TYPE:  Boeing 737-8FE REGISTRATION:  VH-VUI  C/N:  34441 AGE:  3 y + 2 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: DJ 208  FROM:  Adelaide TO:  Melbourne VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During landing run on runway 34 at Melbourne international Airport, one of the right main gear tires suffered a fractured wheel assembly however, the pilots were able to vacate the runway using additional power on the right hand engine to compensate the dragging wheel. Initial inspection revealed the fracture may had come from corrosion. The incident is under investigation.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + TheAge[PHOTOS] + WAtoday
DATE: 19.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Vancouver-Intl AP (CYVR), B.C. COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Air Canada TYPE:  Embraer EMB-190 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  AC 230 FROM:  Vancouver TO:  Calgary VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  39   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
Immediately after take-off from runway 08R at Vancouver, the aircraft struck a large bird. Although there was no indication of any damage to the aircraft, the pilots elected to return as a precautionary measure. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald 
DATE: 19.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Tehran-Mehrabad Intl AP (OIII) COUNTRY:  Iran
AIRLINE:  Bukovyna Avn. Enterprise TYPE:  McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION:  UR-BXN C/N:  49569 AGE:  22 y + 2 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.:  Y9 7055 FROM:  Tehran-THR TO:  Kish VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The MD-83 safely returned to land at Mehrabad Airport after the aircraft experienced birdstrike very soon after getting airborne. The pilots performed a safe single engine landing. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald 
DATE: 19.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Bangor-Intl AP (KBGR), ME COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  KLM TYPE:  Airbus A330-203 REGISTRATION:  PH-AOD C/N:  738 AGE:  3 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  KL 652 FROM:  Washington-IAD TO:  Amsterdam VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The aircraft safely diverted to Bangor, after the pilots received a low oil pressure indication in an engine whilst flying en-route at 37.000 feet (FL 370).
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald 
DATE: 19.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~06:00 LOCATION:  Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL), GA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Delta AL TYPE:  Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: DL 90 FROM:  Rio de Janeiro TO:  Atlanta VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  183   CREW:  12
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
On final approach to runway 27R in darkness but good visibility conditions, the pilots erroneously landed on the parallel taxyway "Mike" instead. As there was no conflicting traffic, the landing run was completed safely and no damage occured to the aircraft. Earlier, the pilots requested priority handling because of an medical emergency on board.
SOURCE(S):   CNN + AviationHerald + AJC
DATE: 19.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Oslo-Intl AP area (ENGM) COUNTRY:  Norway
AIRLINE:  Norwegian Air Shuttle TYPE:  Boeing 737-8Q8 REGISTRATION:  LN-NOL    PHOTO  C/N:  37159 AGE:  0 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: DY 603  FROM:  Bergen TO:  Oslo 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 01R(ight) at Gardemoen Intl Airport the aircraft collided with multiple birds (ducks) resulting in damage and promted the pilots to make a missed approach. The aircraft turned around and landed safely. Post landing inspection revealed damage to the left side of the aircraft. One bird became stuck in the flap mechanism.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 18.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Cairo-Intl AP (HECA) COUNTRY:  Egypt
AIRLINE:  Tristar Air Cargo TYPE:  Airbus A300B4-203F REGISTRATION:  SU-BMZ     PHOTO  C/N:  129 AGE:  28 y + 10 m
OPERATION:  Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Cairo TO:  - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
Shortly after take-off the crew reported engine fire and returned to land at Cairo international Airport without further problems..
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald 
DATE: 17.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~15:00 LOCATION:  Ft. Lauderdale-Intl AP area (KFTL), FL COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Continental AL TYPE:  Boeing 737-824 REGISTRATION:  N38257  C/N:  30612 AGE:  8 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: CO 1928  FROM:  Guantanamo Bay NAS TO:  Jacksonville VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  140   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The pilots safely diverted to Ft. Lauderdale after they discovered a crack in a windshield whilst flying en-route over the Bamahas Islands. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + CBS4 + MiamiHerald
DATE: 17.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Billings-Intl AP area (KBIL), MT COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Northwest AL TYPE:  Boeing 757-251 REGISTRATION:  N555NW    PHOTO  C/N:  33391 AGE:  7 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 590  FROM:  Portland TO:  Minneapolis VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  174   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During cruiseflight at 37.000 feet (FL 370), the aircraft suffered a loss of a hydraulic system. The pilots diverted to Billings, Montana. Upon landing one tire blew out during landing roll. The 757 was moved off the runway by a towing vehicle before passengers were able to disembark.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 17.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  12:10 LOCATION:  Villa Fidela Subdivision, Las Pinas, Manila
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY:  Philippines
AIRLINE:  Victoria Air TYPE:  Douglas DC-3C REGISTRATION:  RP-C550    PHOTO  C/N:  25737 AGE:  65 y
OPERATION:  DNP FLIGHT No.:  FROM:  Manila-MNL TO:  Palawan VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0   CREW:  4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0  OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
Shortly after take-off from runway 24 at Manilaīs Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport at 11:56, the pilots radioed a distress message reporting engine troubles and their intention to land immediately. Clearance was given for direct approach for runway 06, the nearest runway option. Over the town of Cavite the DC-3 made a 180 degree turn but lot height and impacted in a garage and a warehouse in western Las Pinas community where it exploded on impact and was totally destroyed. Four people on board were killed. It is understood the number of persons on board, according to the load manifest was seven, is believed to be incorrect. The aircraft was on a test flight at the time with no passengers on board. 
(Photo: Getty Pictures/Erik de Castro)
SOURCE(S):  ManilaBulletin + PhilippineAirspace.blog + AviationHerald
DATE: 16.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Vishakhapatnam-Intl AP (VEVZ) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE:  Air India TYPE:  Canadair CRJ-700 REGISTRATION:  C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 601  FROM:  Vishakhapatnam TO:  Chennai VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  50   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The Canadair aircraft was in the early stages of its cruiseflight when the pilots received indication of an engine malfunction. The flight was cancelled and the aircraft safely returned to land at Vishakhapatnam.
NOTE: This was the 2nd Air India CRJ-700 incident at the airport within 24 hours after a CRJ-700 rturned to land due to engine trouble after take-off on October 15th.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Outlookindia
DATE: 16.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Fukuoka-Intl AP (RJFF) COUNTRY:  Japan
AIRLINE:  All Nippon AW TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: NH 559  FROM:  Fukuoka TO:  Ishigaki VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  86   CREW:  5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Shortly after getting airborne at Fukuoka, the 737 experienced birdstrike causing damage to a pitot tube and resulting in a airspeed indication disagreement. The pilots safely returned to land.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 15.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~14:00 LOCATION:  Kwamelasemutu Airstrip, ~400 km southwest of Paramaribo  LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  COUNTRY:  Suriname
AIRLINE:  Blue Wing AL TYPE:  Antonov An-28 REGISTRATION:  PZ-TST    PHOTO  C/N:  1AJ008-04 AGE:  19 y
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  - TO:  Kwamelasemutu VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  6   CREW:  2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 3 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   
 damaged beyond repair 
Local media reports, the aircraft was involved in a landing accident at Kwamelasemutu where it ran off the side of the runway and hit an obstacle before it came to a stop. Four people were injured one of them critically. 
(Photo: sranan-news.blogspot.com)
SOURCE(S):  ASN + Waterkant(Nl) + DagblaadSuriname(Nl) + CaribbeanNews.net + sranan-news.blog
DATE: 15.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~ 13:30 LOCATION:  Miraflores area (SKMF) COUNTRY:  Colombia
AIRLINE:  Sadelca Colombia TYPE:  Douglas DC-3 REGISTRATION:  HK-1149     PHOTO  C/N:  15148 AGE:  55+ y
OPERATION:  DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Mitu TO:  San Jose de Guav. VIA: Miraflores
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  13   CREW:  2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /   substantial 
Some time after departure from Miraflores, the DC-3 came under ground fire and received bullet damage but the pilots managed to maintain control. An interior panel was damaged and detached injuring a female passenger. The aircraft continued its flight and landed safely at San Jose de Guaviare. It is believed the attack came from members of the leftist guerilla organization FARC. 
SOURCE(S):  LAHT + ElTiempo(E)
DATE: 15.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Dakar-Intl AP (GOOY) COUNTRY:  Senegal
AIRLINE:  Brussels AL TYPE:  Airbus A330-321 REGISTRATION:  OO-SFW   C/N:  82 AGE:  14 y + 10 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: SN 204  FROM:  Brussels TO:  Dakar VIA: Banjul
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On approach to Dakar, a bird was sucked into an engine causing damage to fan blades. The pilots continued to land safely.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 14.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  New York-JFK Intl AP area (KJFK), NY COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  British AW TYPE:  Airbus A318-112 REGISTRATION:  G-EUNB  C/N:  4039 AGE:  0 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 4 FROM:  New York-JFK TO:  London-LCY VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During its climb-out after departure from runway 22R the aircraft encountered multiple birdstrikes resulting in unknown damage. The pilots canceled the lfight and returned to JFK for a safe landing.     
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 14.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Ajaccio-Intl AP (LFKJ) COUNTRY:  France
AIRLINE:  CCM Airlines TYPE:  Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION:  F-GYJM     PHOTO  C/N:  1145 AGE:  9 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: XK 4501 FROM:  Ajaccio TO:  Paris-ORY VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  110   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The A319 safely returned to land at Ajaccio Airport after a bird was ingested into an engine immediately after getting airborne.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Corsicanews
DATE: 13.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Yellowknife-Intl AP (CYZF), NWT COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Canadian North TYPE:  Boeing 737-217 REGISTRATION:  C-GKCP  C/N:  22729 AGE:  27 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: 5T 9411  FROM:  Yellowknife TO:  Edmonton 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 Yellowknife after the pilots reported unspecified engine problems soon after take-off. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 13.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION:  St. Johnīs-Intl AP (CYYT), NF COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Air Transat TYPE:  Airbus A310-304 REGISTRATION:  C-GVAT     PHOTO  C/N:  485 AGE:  21 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.: TS 142 FROM:  Toronto TO:  London-LGW VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  255   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft was flying en-route in the early stages of its atlantic crossing, when the pilots noticed a crack in a windshield forcing them to descend to a lower altitude (FL 250) and to divert to St. Johnīs where a safe landing was later made.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + CBC-News[PHOTO] + CanadianPress
DATE: 12.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Rome-Fiumicino Intl AP (LIRF) COUNTRY:  Italy
AIRLINE:  Thomson AW TYPE:  Boeing 757-2Y0 REGISTRATION:  G-CPEP C/N:  25268 AGE:  18 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.: BY 7109 FROM:  Kerkyra TO:  East Midlands VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  231   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 757 safely diverted to Rome after the pilots reported mechanical troubles whilst flying en-route. 
SOURCE(S):  Blitzquotidiano(It) + AviationHerald 
DATE: 12.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK), NY COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Lufthansa TYPE:  Boeing 747-420 REGISTRATION:  D-ABTK C/N: 29871 AGE:  7 y + 10 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 405 FROM:  New York-JFK TO:  Frankfurt VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 747 received damage when it taxied over a number of marking lights during its line-up maveuvre on runway 31L. Reportedly two main gear tires burst prompting the pilots to cancel the flight and return to the gate to allow an inspection. 
SOURCE(S):  FAA + AviationHerald 
DATE: 11.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Halifax-Intl AP (CYHZ), NF COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Wells Fargo Bank TYPE:  Boeing 737-752W REGISTRATION:  N297MD  C/N:  34297 AGE:  3 y + 11 m 
OPERATION:  FRY FLIGHT No.: N297MD FROM:  Grand Bermuda TO:  Shannon VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The pilots canceled their trans-atlantic ferry flight at 41.000 feet and reported some kind of "mechanical problems". The 737 safely diverted to Halifax.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Flightaware[GRAPH]
DATE: 11.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Tabriz-Intl AP (OITT) COUNTRY:  Iran
AIRLINE:  Iran Air TYPE:  Fokker 100 REGISTRATION:  EP-CFO C/N:  11389 AGE:  17 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: IR 507 FROM:  Tabriz TO:  Istanbul VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  102   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor / none
The Fokker 100 safely returned to land at Tabriz after the pilots experienced problems in retracting the flaps after take-off. .
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 11.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  afternoon LOCATION:  Rochester-Intl AP (KROC), NY COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Delta AL TYPE:  McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION:  N909DL    PHOTO  C/N:  49540 AGE:  22 y + 3 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1907 FROM:  Rochester TO:  Atlanta VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  149   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Shortly after take-off the pilots reported engine failure and initiated an immediate return to land. The MD-88 landed back on runway 22 at Rochester, but the pilots were unable to stop within runway lengh. Initial inspection revealed the aircraft may have struck several seagulls causing one engine to fail.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + WHEC
DATE: 11.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  10:55 LOCATION:  Sydney-Intl AP (YSSY), NSW COUNTRY:  Australia
AIRLINE:  QANTAS TYPE:  Airbus A380-842 REGISTRATION:  VH-OQC    PHOTO  C/N:  22 AGE:  1 y + 2 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 31 FROM:  Sydney TO:  Singapore VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  120   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The A380 safely aborted its take-off run at lower speed following an engine electronic control alert message. 
NOTE: VH-OQC already was a back-up aircraft for VH-OQD originally assigned to flight 31 but remained grounded following a hydraulics problem. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + etravelblackboard + timesonline
DATE: 11.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Fukuoka-Intl AP (RJFF) COUNTRY:  Japan
AIRLINE:  Japan AL TYPE:  Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: JL 3609 FROM:  Fukuoka TO:  Naha VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  33   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The pilots safely returned to land at Fukuoka when the 767 ingested a bird very soon after take-off forcing the crew to shut the engine down.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 10.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Sapporo-Intl AP (RJCC) COUNTRY:  Japan
AIRLINE:  All Nippon AW TYPE:  Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.: NH 1717 FROM:  Osaka-KIX TO:  Sapporo VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  201   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft was in its late stages of the cruiseflght, when the pilots were forced to shut down an engine in flight. The remainder of the flight was continued on one engine and completed with by safe landing at Sapporo.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald 
DATE: 09.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Islamabad-Intl AP (OPRN) COUNTRY:  Pakistan
AIRLINE:  Kyrgyzstan Airlines TYPE:  Boeing 737-247 REGISTRATION:  EX-25004    PHOTO  C/N: 23516 AGE:  23 y + 2 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.: LYN 558 FROM:  Islamabad TO:  Bishkek VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  43   CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Shortly after take-off the 737 suffered engine failure forcing the pilots to cancel the flight. The aircraft returned safely to land at Islamabad.
NOTE: During the ongoing incident investigation. Kyrgyzstan grounded all 737-200s because of safety concerns after two similar occurences took place in July and August 2009.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Ria-Novosti + Ferghana
DATE: 09.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  22:24 LOCATION:  Winnipeg-Intl AP (CYWG), MB COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Skywest AL
(on ops for United Express)
TYPE:  Canadair CRJ-700 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE:  -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 6648 FROM:  Denver TO:  Winnipeg VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft ran off the side of a taxyway after landing and became stuck in soft ground. There were no reports about any injuries on board. At the time, the weather consisted of reduced visibility due to blowing snow and slippery conditions. Intitial crew invterviews indicate the pilots may have had problems seeing the taxyway markings during the snowfall and the snow covered ground. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Canada.com + winnipegsun
DATE: 09.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Conception-Carrier Sur Intl AP (SCIE) COUNTRY:  Chile
AIRLINE:  Sky Airline TYPE:  Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE:  -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: H2 20 FROM:  Puerto Montt TO:  Santiago VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 737 made a safe emergency deiversion to Conception after a sudden loss of cabin pressure occured during cruiseflight. A number of passengers received minor injuries. Early reports indicate that a leakage occured on one of the pressure bulkheads.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + radiobiobio(E)
DATE: 09.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION:  Nairobi-Yomo Kenyatta Intl AP (HKJK) COUNTRY:  Kenya
AIRLINE:  Kenya Airways TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE:  -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KQ 512 FROM:  Nairobi TO:  Bamako VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  97   CREW:  8
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The pilots sucessfully rejected the take-off run when they received indication of a flat main gear tire. The runway was temporary closed due to debris removal. Aircraft damage is believed to be light.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + eturbonews
DATE: 09.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  mid-day LOCATION:  Fonds-Verrettes area / 25 NM east of Port-au- Prince  LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  COUNTRY:  Haiti
AIRLINE:  Uruguayan Air Force 
(on ops for The United Nations)
TYPE:  Casa 212-200 REGISTRATION:  FAU-531 C/N: 187 AGE:  28 y + 3 m
OPERATION:  MIL/ NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Port-au-Prince TO:  Port-au-Prince VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  9   CREW:  2
FATALITIES: 
PAX:  CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
The aircraft was found to have crashed in mountainous area east of the haitian capital Port-au-Prince. There were no survivors. At the time, the aircraft was operating on a reconnaissance flight on behalf of the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The CASA 212 went down in a difficult to access area in rugged terrain. 
(Photo: REUTERS/Stringer)
SOURCE(S):  AP-News + panamericandefense(E) + ASN + NY-Times + Aerospotter.blogspot(E)
DATE: 09.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~19:00 LOCATION:  Liege-Intl AP (EBLG) COUNTRY:  Belgium
AIRLINE:  Ethiopian Cargo TYPE:  McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  ET- C/N: - AGE:  -
OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: ET 3714 FROM:  Addis Ababa TO:  Liege VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor / none
On approach the aircraft may have suffered a nosegear tire burst resulting in unknown damage. The approach was continued and the aircraft made a safe landing at Liege.
SOURCE(S):  DeMorgen(Nl) + AviationHerald 
DATE: 08.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~19:00 LOCATION:  Salzburg-Intl AP (LOWS) COUNTRY:  Austria
AIRLINE:  Malev TYPE:  DHC-8-Q402 REGISTRATION:  HA-LQD  C/N: 4063 AGE:  7 y + 3 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: MA 562 FROM:  Budapest TO:  Geneva VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  37   CREW:  4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The Dash-8 aircraft was forced to divert to Salzburg airport following the detection of a low oil state in an engine during its cruiseflight. The pilots shut the engine down and performed a safe landing. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + SZG-ORF(D)[PHOTO]
DATE: 07.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~14:00 LOCATION:  Cochabamba area (SLCB) COUNTRY:  Bolivia
AIRLINE:  Boliviana de Aviacion TYPE:  Boeing 737-382 REGISTRATION:  CP-2551    PHOTO  C/N: 24449 AGE:  19 y + 5 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: OB 123 FROM:  Sucre TO:  Cochabamba VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  34   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /  substantial 
During the short flight (distance ~ 120 nm) the aircraft flew into bad weather and encountered hailstorm resulting in extensive damage to its nose, leading edges and tailfin. The incident occured when the 737 was about 10 minutes away from landing. The pilots managed to maintain a controlled flight and they landed safely at Cochabamba. 
(Photos: eldia.com)
SOURCE(S):  ElDia(E) + Opinion(E) + LosTiempos(E) + AviationHerald
DATE: 07.10.2009(?) LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Banjul-Intl AP (GBYD) COUNTRY:  Gambia
AIRLINE:  Republic of The Gambia  TYPE:  Boeing 727-95 REGISTRATION:  C5-GAF    PHOTO     C/N: 19252 AGE:  43 y + 1 m
OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  Banjul TO:  Paris VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor(?) 
According to local sources, a fire erupted inside the aircraft while it was prepared to take President Yahya Jammeh to a trip to a UNESCO conference at Paris. Extent of damage is unknown. There were no reports about any injured persons.
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Angolapress(Pt)
DATE: 07.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~14:00 LOCATION:  Kolkata-Intl AP (VECC) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE: Air India  TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 253 FROM:  Kolkata TO:  Silchar VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  138   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 Kolkata Airport after the pilots experienced engine problems while in the climb-out procedure.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  + PressTrustofIndia
DATE: 06.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  18:55 LOCATION:  Ajaccio-Intl AP (LFKJ), Corsica COUNTRY:  France
AIRLINE:  CCM Airlines TYPE:  Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION:  F-GYJM     PHOTO  C/N: 1145 AGE:  9 y + 10 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: XK 156 FROM:  Ajaccio TO:  Marseille VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    minor 
Ther A319 safely aborted its take-off run at Ajaccio Airport when it ingested a bird. No one was injured and the aircraft returned to the gate without further problems. 
SOURCE(S):  LaProvence(F) + CrashAerien(F)
DATE: 06.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Zahedan-Intl AP (OIZH) COUNTRY:  Iran
AIRLINE: Iran Air Cargo TYPE:  Airbus A300B4-203 REGISTRATION:  EP-IBG   C/N:  299 AGE: 25 y + 1 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IR 479 FROM:  Zahedan TO:  Tehran-THR VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  ~200   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The pilots safety aborted the take-off run at moderate speed, after they received indication of a tire burst on one of the main gears. The aircraft came to a safe stop. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 05.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Cairo-Intl AP (HECA) COUNTRY:  Egypt
AIRLINE: Eurofly TYPE:  Airbus A330-223 REGISTRATION:  I-EEZL  C/N:  802 AGE: 2 y + 10 m
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: GJ 2815 FROM:  Plaisance (Mauritius) TO:  Rome-FCO VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  245   CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The A330 made a safe diversion to Cairo when the pilots detected a crack in a windshield during cruiseflight. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  
DATE: 04.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Salt Lake City-Intl AP (KSLC), UT COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE:  McDD MD-90 REGISTRATION:  C/N:  - AGE: -
AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  C/N:  - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1491 FROM:  Portland TO:  Salt Lake City VIA: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 1170 FROM:  Minneapolis TO:  Salt Lake City VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  -   CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Both aircraft received minor damage when they were struck by lightning during approach to SLC. Both crew continued the landing safely. The MD-90 received minor damage to a seam line along the fuselage while the A320īs elevator was hit.  
SOURCE(S):  FAA
DATE: 04.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Orlando-Intl AP (KMCO), FL COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE: Airtran AL TYPE:  Boeing 717-200 REGISTRATION:  C/N:  - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: FL 904 FROM:  Orlando TO:  Akron VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  117   CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft safely returned to land back at Orlando intl Airport after the crew received indication of a possible fire inside the left engine #1  while being in the early stages of the climb-out. After coming to a standstill on runway 17R, the passengers were evacuated via chutes, where one passenger received minor injuries. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  + AkronBeaconJournal
DATE: 04.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  12:40 LOCATION:  Istanbul-Intl AP (LTBA) COUNTRY:  Turkey
AIRLINE: JAT Airways TYPE:  Boeing 737-3H9 REGISTRATION:  YU-ANV    PHOTO  C/N:  24140 AGE: 21 y + 6 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JU 420 FROM:  Belgrade TO:  Istanbul-IST VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  125 0 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /  substantial 
After touchdown on runway 06 at Istanbul Atatuerk Airport, the pilots were unable to stop the 737 before the end of the runway resulting in an overran. The aircraft came to a stop on the grass about 50 metres beyond the threshold of runway 24 in a downhill attitude. There were no reports about any injured persons on board. The runway was closed for a number of hours before the aircraft was towed away. At the time of the incident, the runway was wet from recent intense downpour. 
(Photo: airporthaber)
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  + Airporthaber(Tk) + HurriyetTV+[FOTOS](Tk) + ASN + flightglobal + PPRuNe
DATE: 03.09.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION:  Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY:  Greece
AIRLINE: (ex) Olympic Airways TYPE:  Boeing 737-484 REGISTRATION:  SX-BKF  C/N:  25430 AGE: 17 y + 10 m
AIRLINE: (ex) Olympic Airways TYPE:  ATR 72-202 REGISTRATION:  SX-BIF  C/N:  241 AGE: 18 y + 3 m
OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM:  - TO:  - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - 0 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Both aircraft sustained minor damage when they were caught by strong winds. While 737 was blown only a few metres from its stand, the ATR was turned nearly 180 degrees coming to rest on soft soil. Also a parked Boeing 747 (SX-DCB) of Elite Airlines was moved away form its normal position and had to be towned back. All aircraft were empty at the time and were parked on taxyway "Bravo" after the demise of national flag carrier Olympic airlines on September 29th.
SOURCE(S):  athensairport.blogspot[PHOTOS] 
DATE: 03.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Kabul-Intl AP (OAKB) COUNTRY:  Afghanistan
AIRLINE: Safi Airways TYPE:  Boeing 767-2J6ER REGISTRATION:  YA-AQS     PHOTO  C/N:  23645 AGE: 22 y + 7 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: 4Q 204 FROM:  Dubai TO:  Kabul VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - 0 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
After touchdown at Kabul, a fire erupted in one of the wheels but the pilots brought the 767 to a safe stop. Airport fire brigade quickyl put out the flames. Extent of damage unknown but believed to be minor. Among the passengers was the afghan foreign minister.  
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald + Ria-Novosti(D)
DATE: 03.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL), GA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE:  Boeing 737 REGISTRATION:  - C/N:  - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1518 FROM:  Philadelphia TO:  Atlanta VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - 0 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
On its way from the runway to the terminal, the outer winglet was hit by the elevator of another aircraft that was pulling into its gate position. Extent of damage unknown but believed to be minor. The 737 was stationary art the time.
SOURCE(S):  FAA
DATE: 03.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Budapest-Intl AP (LHBP) COUNTRY:  Hungary
AIRLINE: Jet Airways TYPE:  Airbus A330-202 REGISTRATION:  VT-JWQ  C/N:  956 AGE: 0 y + 9 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: 9W 227 FROM:  Brussels TO:  Mumbai VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  224 0 CREW: 13
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The Airbus A330 made a safe precautionary landing at Budapest following an engine failure during cruiseflight. Reports indicate the cause of the problem was a fault in the engine gearbox. 
SOURCE(S):  AviationHerald  + Tagesanzeiger(D) + Google-News(Hu)
DATE: 03.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY:  Netherlands
AIRLINE: Arke Fly - Tui TYPE:  Boeing 767-383ER REGISTRATION:  PH-AHX  C/N:  24847 AGE: 19 y + 3 m
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: TFL 330 FROM:  Amsterdam TO:  Cancun VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - 0 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The flight was cancelled just before boarding when a fuel leak was discovered by ground personnel. Aircraft is awaiting maintenance.
SOURCE(S):  
DATE: 02.10.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Dusseldorf-Intl AP (EDDL) COUNTRY:  Germany
AIRLINE: EgyptAir TYPE:  Airbus A320-211 REGISTRATION:  SU-GBA  C/N:  165 AGE: 18 y + 9 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: MS 734 FROM:  Dusseldorf TO:  Cairo