RECENT INCIDENTS / ACCIDENTS
WORLDWIDE 

 January 2012 


 

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DATE: 31.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~09:30 LOCATION:  Surgut AP area, Siberia COUNTRY:  Russia
AIRLINE:  UTair TYPE:  ATR-42 REGISTRATION:  VP-BLO   C/N:  289 AGE:  20 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  UT 102 FROM:  Tyumen TO:  Surgut VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  42 CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none

2

During desent, about 50 miles away from its destination - the pilots experienced a total loss of all instruments. After the pilots maaged to restore some vital idications on the captains side, the basic instruments were lost again. However the approach was ciontinued and the pilots made a safe landing on stand-by instruments only. Investigation showed an electrical wiring fault in the main generator bus system as primary cause. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald
DATE: 31.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~09:30 LOCATION:  New Zealand Airspace COUNTRY:  New Zealand
AIRLINE:  Jetstar AW TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  VH-VGR  PHOTO  C/N:  4257 AGE:  1 y + 10 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  JQ 259 FROM:  Auckland TO:  Christchurch VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

Whilst flying en-route the aircraft lost a 15x15 cm oil service panel below the wing. The aircraft continued the flight and landed at Christchurch without any difficulties. The missing panel was detected during a routine preflight inspection. 
SOURCE(S)Stuff.co.nz + TVNZ
DATE: 30.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~08:45 LOCATION:  ~ 10 km from Namoya Airstrip
 Location via GoogleMaps 
COUNTRY:  DR Congo
AIRLINE:  Tracep-Congo Aviation TYPE:  Antonov An-28 REGISTRATION:  (9Q-CUN)  PHOTO  C/N:  1AJ006-11 AGE:  -
OPERATION:  UNK FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Bukavu TO:  Namoya VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  2 CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX:  CREW:  OTHER: 0
SURVIVORS: 
PAX:  CREW:   OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   destroyed 

3

The aircraft was on approach to the small airfield of Namoya in Maniema Province, when contact was lost. the pilot of another plane reported seeing the wreckage of the An-28 in wooded area with no apparent  indication of survivors. Recue teams found one passenger and one crewmember alive. The other three on board were found dead. The aircraft was on a mixed passenger-cargo flight from Bukavu.
NOTE: THis accident marks the 4th hull loss event for Tracep Congo since 2006. (3 of them were An-28s) Tracep Congo is among the so-called EU Black List of banned carriers because of safety concerns.
SOURCE(S)ASN + Direct.cd + Air-Journal.fr + RadioOkapi
DATE: 30.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~21:30 LOCATION:  Berlin-Tegel Intl AP (EDDT) COUNTRY:  Germany
AIRLINE:  Air France TYPE:  Boeing 777-300 REGISTRATION:  F-GSQC   C/N:  32727 AGE:  7 y + 8 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AF 126 FROM:  Paris-CDG TO:  Beijing VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  316 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

Whilst being en-route for about an hour, flying at 29000 ft., the pilots received indication about a possible fuel leak and elected to divert to Berlin where the aircraft made a safe landing. Other sources indicate that the crew shut down an engine due to unspecified technical issues. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + BZ + Morgenpost.de + ANAC
DATE: 30.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~09:30 LOCATION:  Denver-Intl AP (KDEN), CO COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Southwest AL TYPE:  Boeing 737- REGISTRATION:  N222WN  PHOTO  C/N:  34290 AGE: 6 y + 5 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  WN 792 FROM:  Los Angeles TO:  Denver VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / 
 substantial 

1

The 737 was taxiing to its gate near Concource "C" after landing when its left wing knocks down a light pole causing unspecified damage to the left wing leading edge. The pilots elected to stop the aircraft on the tarmac and all passengers were deplaned via mobile airstairs and bussed to the terminal. There were no reports about any injured persons. The incident is under investigation.
Local weather KDEN:
1653Z 220/16 10 FEW110 SCT140 BKN220 A2987
(Photo: M Krol/H Handtmann via Twitpic)
SOURCE(S)Twitpic + TheDenverChannel + Huffingtonpost + FAA
DATE: 31.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE:  Drukair TYPE:  Airbus A319 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  KB 204 FROM:  Paro TO:  New Delhi VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  48 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On approach to Delhi the A319 received damage when it experienced birdstrike. According to the airline the bird hit right wing leading edge causing damage to the slat resulting in the cancellation of the return flight. The damage was repaired by the next day. 
SOURCE(S)KuenselOnline
DATE: 30.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  03:19 LOCATION:  Abu Dhabi-Intl AP (OMAA) COUNTRY:  UAE
AIRLINE:  Etihad AW TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  EY 45 FROM:  Abu Dhabi TO:  Dublin VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  208 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

1

In the early stages of the take-off run the pilots noticed a double nosegear tire burst prompting them to cancel take-off immediately. The aircraft came to a safe stop on the runway and was later towed to the apron. At the time of the incident, local weather consisted of dense fog with foreward visibility limited to about 200 meters only. Initial inspection showed damage to a number of runway lights possibly broken when the A330 rolled over them and causing both tires to fail.  
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + Gulfnews + TheNational + Emirates247 + Herald.ie
DATE: 29.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~16:30 LOCATION:  Detroit-DTW Intl AP (KDTW), MI COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Delta AL TYPE:  McDD MD-90 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  DL 753 FROM:  Las Vegas TO:  Detroit-DTW VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  153 CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

1

At the end of the landing run, the aircraft began to loose grip and skidded off the exit taxyway ending with its nosegear on the grass. There were no reports about any injured persons. Damage to the aircraft is believed to be less significant.
SOURCE(S)DetroitFreePress + CNN + Newsnet5  
DATE: 29.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Minneapolis-Intl AP (KMSP), MN COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Sun Country AL TYPE:  Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  N804SY  PHOTO  C/N:  30689 AGE:  10 y + 6 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 

1

The aircraft was taxiing without passengers for maintenance purposes, when its left winglet hits a de-icing truck resulting in minor damage. Visibility at the time was reported as good (10 SM). 
SOURCE(S)FAA 
DATE: 25.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  St. John´s- Intl AP (CYYT), Nfld. COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Kelowna Flightcraft TYPE:  Boeing 727-200F REGISTRATION:  C-GXKF  PHOTO  C/N:  21663 AGE:  34 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  DSC FLIGHT No.:  KFA 288 FROM:  Moncton TO:  St. John´s  VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On landing runway 16 the aircraft apparentlsy suffered two tire bursts resulting in minor damage. At the time braking efficiency was reported being "nil".. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 25.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Cologne-Intl AP (EDDK) COUNTRY:  Germany
AIRLINE:  Lufthansa TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  D-AIPE   C/N:  78 AGE:  22 y + 4 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  LH 1988 FROM:  Munich TO:  Cologne VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On approach the pilots reported a hydraulic leak. The landing on runway 14L was safe but the aircraft stopped in a taxyway after vacating because of hot brakes. The A320 was later towed to the terminal. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 25.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Zahedan-Intl AP (OIZH) COUNTRY:  Iran
AIRLINE:  Iran Air TYPE:  Fokker 100 REGISTRATION:  EP-CFK  PHOTO  C/N:  11518 AGE:  15 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  IR 382 FROM:  Zahedan TO:  Chahbahar VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

Soon after getting airborne, the pilots observed smoke coming out of the windshield heating system. The aircraft safely returned to land at Zahedan.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 24.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Grand Cayman area (MWCR) COUNTRY:  Cayman Islands
AIRLINE:  Cayman AW TYPE:  Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  KX 102 FROM:  Grand Cayman TO:  Miami VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

In the early stages of the cruiseflight, the pilots noticed a crack in the outer pane of a windshield. Further flight was discontinued and the 737 safely returned to land at Grand Cayman Airport.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + Cayman27
DATE: 25.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~09:30 LOCATION:  Paris-Orly Intl AP (LFPO) COUNTRY:  France
AIRLINE:  Brit Air
(on ops for Air France Regional)
TYPE:  Canadair CRJ-1000 REGISTRATION:  F-HMLI  PHOTO  C/N:  19014 AGE:  0 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  AF 7335 FROM:  Basle TO:  Paris-ORY VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

On approach the pilots reported nosegear steering problems. After a safe landing run, the aircraft need to be towed off the runway by ground vehicle. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + LeTelegramme
DATE: 24.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Paris-CDG Intl AP (LFPG) COUNTRY:  France
AIRLINE:  TAM Airlines TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  PT-MVF   C/N:  466 AGE:  9 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  JJ 8055 FROM:  Paris-CDG TO:  Rio de Janeiro VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  170 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

About 10 minutes after departure from runway 27L, the right wengine emitted loud bangs and vibrations were felt in the cabin. The pilots subsequently shut the engine down and returned to Paris-CDG for a safe landing.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 24.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Kandahar-Intl AP (OAKN) COUNTRY:  Afghanistan
AIRLINE:  Swiftair TYPE:  McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION:  EC-JJS   C/N:  49793 AGE:  23 y + 2 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Dubai TO:  Kandahar VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  86 CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

2

in the final moments bvefore touchdown, the aircraft experienced a roll to the right during the landing flare causing the right wingtip to strike the runway surface. The pilots managed to bring the aircraft to a safe position and completed the landing run without further problems. There were no injuries among passengers and crewmembers. 
SOURCE(S)Fomento-CIAIAC 
DATE: 23.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~15:30 LOCATION:  Hong Kong-Intl AP area (VHHH) COUNTRY:  China
AIRLINE:  Cathay Pacific AW TYPE:  Airbus A330-300 REGISTRATION:  B-HLM  PHOTO  C/N:  386 AGE:  11 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  CX 735 FROM:  Hong Kong TO:  Singapore VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  311 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The A330 safely returned to land at Hong Kong Airport after the pilots noticed a crack in a windshield during climb-out.  
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + AsiaOne
DATE: 23.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~07:00 LOCATION:  Alpena Regional Airport (KAPN), MI COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Pinnacle Airlines
(on ops for Delta Connection)
TYPE:  Canadair CRJ-200 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  DL 3867 FROM:  Alpena TO:  Detroit-DTW VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  8 CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

1

Whilst taxiing to the departure runway at Alpena Regional Airport, the aircraft came onto a icy portion of the taxyway resulting in a slide. The nosegear skidded off the side of the taxyway coming to rest on the grass. There no injuries among the 11 persons on board.
SOURCE(S)TheAlpenaNews + ABC12 
DATE: 23.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  16:45 LOCATION:  Fort Dodge-Regional AP (KFOD), IA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Pinnacle Airlines
(on ops for Delta Connection)
TYPE:  Canadair CRJ-400 REGISTRATION:  N833AY  PHOTO  C/N:  8033 AGE:  6 y + 8 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  DL 3441 FROM:  Minneapolis TO:  Fort Dodge VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  32 CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

2

On landing in icy conditions, the aircraft slid off the side of the runway (or taxyway) at Fort Dodge Regional Airport coming to rest on solit, but unpaved ground. There were no reports about any injuries among passengers or crewmembers. Damage to the aircraft appeared to be light, if any. Longest runway at Fort Dodge (06/24) is 1996 meters in lengh.
(Photo: J. Adams via KCCI)
SOURCE(S)KCCI[PHOTO]  + Messengernews + Twincities.com
DATE: 22.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Indore-Intl AP (VAID) COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE:  IndoGo TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  6E 252 FROM:  Indore TO:  Rajpur VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  123 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

When the A320 began its take-off run the pilots noticed a large bird flying and apparently crossing their track. The pilots abandoned the take-off imediately but despite braking efforts, the bird hit the right engine and was ingested. The A320 came to a safe stop. Nobody was hurt.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 22.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Chittagong-Patenga Intl AP (VGEG) COUNTRY:  Bangladesh
AIRLINE:  Biman Bangladesh AL TYPE:  Fokker 28 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  BG 633 FROM:  Chittagong TO:  Cox´s Bazar VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  77 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

During take-off run at considerable speed, the left engine was hit by a bird resulting in minor damage. The pilots immediately rejected the take-off, slowed down safely and proceeded normally to the apron.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 21.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~06:00 LOCATION:  Sacramento-Intl AP area (KSAC), CA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  United AL TYPE:  Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  N33264  PHOTO  C/N:  31584 AGE:  10 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  UA 1460 FROM:  Sacramento TO:  Houston-IAH VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

Soon after take-off from runway 16L, the aircraft experienced birdstrike prompting the pilots to discontinue further climb at 6000. The flight was cancelled and the 737 safely returned to land at Sacramento.. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  + News10.net + KCRA
DATE: 21.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  07:30 LOCATION:  San Sebastian-Intl AP (LESO) COUNTRY:  Spain
AIRLINE:  Air Nostrum TYPE:  ATR-72 REGISTRATION:  EC-HCG   C/N:  580 AGE:  12 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  IBE 8317 FROM:  San Sebastian TO:  Madrid VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  24 CREW:  4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / 
 substantial 

2

The ATR began to leave its parking stand and was about to taxy out for departure, when its right propeller struck the mobile ground power unit (GPU) resulting in damage to six blades. Fragments impacted wing and fuselage. There were no reports about any injured persons. A misunderstanding between the pilot and  the ground crew was given as possible cause. 
SOURCE(S)CIAIAC 
DATE: 21.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY:  Greece
AIRLINE:  Olympic Air TYPE:  DHC-8-Q400 REGISTRATION:  SX-OBA   C/N:  4267 AGE:  2 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  OA 307 FROM:  Athens TO:  Sofia VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The Dash8 safely returned to land at Athens Venizelos Airport, after it hit a bird soon after take-off from runway 21L.  
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 21.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~09:45 LOCATION:  Jammu-Satwari Intl AP (VIJU)
 Location via GoogleMaps 
COUNTRY:  India
AIRLINE:  IndiGo AL TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  IGO 554 FROM:  Jammu TO:  Srinagar VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  168 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none 

1

According to indian news reports, the piolots were forced to interrupt their take-off at Jammu, when they saw a military bus on the runway ahead of them. The take-off was cancelled and the A320 safely slowed down. The reason why the bus did not hold before the runway is under investigation. The bus was heading to a military apron loaded with passengers who were stranded after the only road to Srinagar was blocked by heavy snowfall in the region. The Indian Air Force sent IL-76 transport planes to fly stranded people between the two cities.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  + NDTV + GreaterKashimir + Rediff
DATE: 20.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~18:45 LOCATION:  Kalmar Regional AP (ESMQ) COUNTRY:  Sweden
AIRLINE:  Golden Air TYPE:  Saab 2000 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  SK 6595 FROM:  Stockholm-ARN TO:  Kalmar VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On landing in darkness, the aircraft apparently hit two deers on the runway resulting in unknown damage. The pilots were able to proceed to their apron stand without further problems but after ground inspection the aircraft was declared unsafe to fly is awaiting repair. There were no reports about any injured persons. 
SOURCE(S)ASN + Barometern.se
DATE: 19.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~06:00 LOCATION:  Sacramento-Intl AP area (KSAC), CA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Ryanair TYPE:  Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  EI-DAK  PHOTO  C/N:  33717 AGE:  8 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  FR 258 FROM:  London-STN TO:  Malmoe VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On approach, the aircraft experienced lightning strike resulting in minor damage to the nosecone and wing. The pilots continued the flight for an uneventful landing at Malmoe. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 18.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Naha-Intl AP area (ROAH), Okinawa COUNTRY:  Japan
AIRLINE:  Japan Coast Guard TYPE:  DHC-8-300 REGISTRATION:  JA720A  PHOTO  C/N:  651 AGE:  4 y + 3 m
OPERATION:  MIL FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Naha, Okinawa TO:  Ishigaki VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW:  9
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / 
 substantial 

1

Immediately after getting airborne at Naha, whilst crossing an altitude of about 1000 ft., the aircraft collided with a flock of large sea gulls or albatrosses. One bird smashed through the nose and became buried inside the nosecone resulting in a large hole. Despite the damage the pilots continued their survey flight and proceeded to their planned destination Ishigaki, where a dafe landing was made about an hour later. Japanese authorities are investigating.
(Photo: AFP Getty via Dailymail)
SOURCE(S)Dailymail + MLIT.jp + ASN + VIDEO: CBS-NEWS
DATE: 18.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  in Czech Airspace COUNTRY:  Czech Republic
AIRLINE:  Tarom TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  YR-BGG   C/N:  28442 AGE:  10 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  RO 381 FROM:  Bucharest TO:  Paris-CDG VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  78 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The aircraft safely diverted to Munich Intl airport following the detection of a crack in a windshield during cruiseflight in the Prague vicinity. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 18.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Dakar-Intl AP (GOOY) COUNTRY:  Senegal
AIRLINE:  Brussels AL TYPE:  Airbus A330-300 REGISTRATION:  OO-SFM  PHOTO  C/N:  30 AGE:  19 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  SN 224 FROM:  Conakry TO:  Brussels VIA:  Banjul
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  240 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The aircraft safely diverted to Dakar Airport following engine truobles in the early stages of the cruiseflight, approximately 30 minutes after departure from Banjul, Gambia.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + RTBF.be + LeVif.be
DATE: 17.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Toronto-Leister B Pearson Intl AP (CYYZ), ON COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Air Canada TYPE:  Airbus A330-300 REGISTRATION:  C-GHLM  PHOTO  C/N:  419 AGE:  10 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AC 857 FROM:  London-LHR TO:  Toronto-YYZ VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  148 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

Immediately after landing on runway 05, flames were seen on the left maingear. The fire quickly extinguished by itself. The A330 was dispatched in London with # 2 brake inoperative.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 17.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Washington-Dulles Intl AP (KIAD), VA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  American AL TYPE:  Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  N947AN   C/N:  29536 AGE:  11 y + 4 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  AA 127 FROM:  New York-JFK TO:  San Diego VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  132 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

During cruiseflight at 36000 ft., the pilots noticed a crack in a windshield forcing them to discontinue further flight. The 737 safely diverted to Washington. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 17.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~10:00 LOCATION:  Kathmandu-Intl AP area (VNKT) COUNTRY:  Nepal
AIRLINE:  Etihad AW TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  A6-EYL C/N:  809 AGE:  5 y + 8 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  EY 293 FROM:  Kathmandu TO:  Abu Dhabi VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  168 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The A330 safely returned to land at Kathmandu after the pilots reported an engine failure during climb-out, after about 5 minutes airborne time. 
SOURCE(S)ASN + MyRepublica 
DATE: 16.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~07:00 LOCATION:  Huntington-Intl AP (KHTS), WV COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Piedmont AL
(on ops for US Airways Express)
TYPE:  DHC-8-100 REGISTRATION:  N839EX  PHOTO  C/N:  226 AGE:  21 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  GND FLIGHT No.:  US 4117 FROM:  Huntington TO:  Charlotte VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  33 CREW:  3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   substantial 

2

Whilst undergoint de-icing measures on a seperate part of the ramp, the aircraft suddenly released brakes and taxy foreward resulting in a collision between the boom arm with the left horizontal stabilizer. The aircraft received substantial damage. No person on board was hurt in the event. It is likely that a misunderstanding between the pilots and the de-icing operator preceeded the collision.
SOURCE(S)ASN + NTSB 
DATE: 16.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~06:55 LOCATION:  Southampton-Intl AP (EGHI), England COUNTRY:  UK
AIRLINE:  Flybe TYPE:  DHC-8-Q400 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
AIRLINE:  Flybe TYPE:  DHC-8-Q400 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  BE 880 FROM:  Southampton TO:  Glasgow VIA:  -
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  BE 861 FROM:  Southampton TO:  Manchester VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor (?)

1

OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor (?)

1

Both aircraft sustained unknown damage when flight BE 880 accidentaly collided with the tail of BE 861 which was stationary at the time. The incident took place during the pushback maneuvre from the gate at slow speed. It was still dark at the time but airport visibility was reported being good. There were no injuries reported. Both aircraft remained grounded for inspections.
SOURCE(S)Dailyecho + CapitalFM + BBC
DATE: 14.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Intl AP (SBGL) COUNTRY:  Brazil
AIRLINE:  American AL TYPE:  Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION:  N790AN  PHOTO  C/N:  30251 AGE:  11 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AA 973 FROM:  New York-JFK TO:  Rio de Janeiro VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

1

On landing runway 28 in fine weather conditions, the aircraft overran the end of the active runway coming to a stop on paved surface but in a closed part. All on board remained unhurt. It is understood that a collision with ground equipment did not occur. Runway 28/10 normally is 4000 meters in lengh. At the time of the incident 1270 meters of the western end were closed due to ongoing repair works. This information was published in all relevant NOTAMs. 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 14.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Las Palmas-Intl AP (GCLP), Gran Canaria COUNTRY:  Spain
AIRLINE:  Germania TYPE:  Airbus A319 REGISTRATION:  D-ASTY  PHOTO  C/N:  3407 AGE:  3 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.:  GMI  2874 FROM:  Cochstedt TO:  Las Palmas VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none

2

Despite being cleared for a landing on runway 21L(eft) at Las Palmas, the pilots deviated form the propper approach track and aimed towards the parallel runway 21R(ight) where the A319 finally landed. Fortunately, no other aircraft was on that runway at the time and one was injured. At the time of the landing, visibility was unlimited.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Providenciales-Intl AP (MBPV) COUNTRY:  Turks & Caicos Islands
AIRLINE:  Air Canada TYPE:  Airbus A319 REGISTRATION:  C-FZUJ   C/N:  719 AGE:  14 y + 4 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AC 1272 FROM:  Toronto-YYZ TO:  Providenciales VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  115 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On approach to Providenciales, the pilots reported loss of hydraulic power (green system). The approach was continued, gear was lowered by alternate system and a safe landing was made. After coming to a standstill on the runway the aircraft unable to vacate. It was later removed by ground vehicle.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + AP
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJAA) area COUNTRY:  Japan
AIRLINE:  Japan Airlines TYPE:  Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION:  JA705J  PHOTO  C/N:  29029 AGE:  13 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  JL 771 FROM:  Tokyo-NRT TO:  Sydney VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  260 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

1

Soon after take-off the pilots reported an onbourd fire in the passenger cabin, stopped further climb and initiated an immediate landing return without delay. However on final approach, the pilots reported the fire was extinguished prompting them to discontinue the approach and performed the standard fuel dump procedure before sufficient weight was lost for landing. The 777 came in for a 2nd landing attempt and proceded normally ot the gate. Early information showed that the fire began in the vicinity of a passenger seat in business class. Other travellers reoirted seeing small flames on the armrest before cabin crewmembers discharged a fire bottle and the flames went out. The airline indicated that apparently a cigarette lighter was the cause. The owner of the cigaratte lighter not identified yet.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + News-Yahoo(AFP) + News.com.au
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Kathmandu-Intl AP (VNKT) COUNTRY:  Nepal
AIRLINE:  Qatar AW TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  A7-ADU   C/N:  3071 AGE:  4 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  QR 357 FROM:  Kathmandu TO:  Doha VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

Soon after departure the pilots reported engine problems and subsequently they shut one engine down and diverted to Lochnow, India for a safe landing.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~12:30 LOCATION:  Buffalo-Intl AP (KBUF), NY COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Delta Airlines TYPE:  McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION:  N930DL  PHOTO  C/N:  49717 AGE:  23 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  DL 723 FROM:  Atlanta TO:  Buffalo VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor

1

After landing on runway 23 in driving snow and low visibility, the pilots vacated to the left into taxyway "Foxtrot". While making a hard turn, the nosegear began to slide coming to rest in soft snow. The aircraft became immobile and the runway was closed until the MD-88 was towed back onto the taxyway. There were no reports about any injured persons on board. Damage appeared to be light, if any.
Weather at KBUF: METAR KBUF 131754Z 24022G36KT 1/2SM R23/2200V5000FT SN BLSN BKN010 OVC018 M04/M07 A2939 RMK AO2 PK WND 23038/1710 SLP960 DRSN P0001 60009 4/005 T10441067 11044 21067 50003
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + WIVB + BuffaloNews
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Xiamen-Intl AP (ZSAM) COUNTRY:  China
AIRLINE:  China Eastern AL  TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  B-5031   C/N:  28255 AGE:  8 y + 3 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  MU 5682 FROM:  Xiamen TO:  Shanghai-SHA VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  112 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor

0

Shortly after departure, the right engien #2 emitted sparkes and vibrations were felt in the cabin. The pilots shut the engine down and returned to Xiamen for a safe landing.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Mashhad-Intl AP (OIMM) COUNTRY:  Iran
AIRLINE:  Iran Air TYPE:  Fokker 100 REGISTRATION:  EP-CFP  PHOTO  C/N:  11409 AGE:  19 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  IR 511 FROM:  Damman TO:  Mashhad VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor

0

On landing runway 31R the aircraft suffered multiple tire bursts resulting in unknown damage. The Fokker 100 came to a safe stop but was unable to leave the runway. The runway was closed for about 1 hour.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 13.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY:  Netherlands
AIRLINE:  Pegasus AL  TYPE:  Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION:  TC-AAH   C/N:  35701 AGE:  4 y + 0 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  PC 672 FROM:  Amsterdam TO:  Istanbul-SAW VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  137 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

Soon after take-off from runway 36C the aircraft experienced birdstrike prompting the pilots to level off at 5000 ft. The flight returned to Amsterdam without inicdent.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 12.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  New Orleans-Intl AP (KMSY), LA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  American AL  TYPE:  Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION:  N637AM   C/N:  24595 AGE:  21 y + 1 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  AA 432 FROM:  Miami TO:  Dallas-DFW VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  195 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

Whilst flying en-route at 40000 ft., west of New Orleans, the pilots shut down engine #1 (left) for reasons unknown. The 757 safely diverted to New Orleans.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + Flightrack via Flightaware
DATE: 11.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY:  Netherlands
AIRLINE:  Malaysia Cargo  TYPE:  Boeing 747-400F REGISTRATION:  9M-MPR   C/N:  28434 AGE:  5 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  ISC FLIGHT No.:  MH 6123 FROM:  Amsterdam TO:  Kuala Lumpur VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

Less then a minute from take-off runway 18L at Schiphol Airport, a bird struck the left side of the radome creating a large hole. Simultaneously the pilots experienced continous stickshaker activation resulting in an immediate decision to return. The 747 safely landed back at Schiphol about 1,5 hours later.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 11.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  over Atlantic Ocean COUNTRY:  International
AIRLINE:  Corsair  TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  F-HCAT   C/N:  285 AGE:  11 y + 7 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.:  SS 293 FROM:  Miami TO:  Paris-ORY VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

Whilst flying en-route over the Bahamas islands, the pilots received indication about a hydraulic system failure and decided to return to Miami.  The A330 safely returned  to Miami.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 09.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~10:30 LOCATION:  Fort Nelson Airport (CYYE), BC
 Location via GoogleMaps 
COUNTRY:  Canada
AIRLINE:  Enerjet TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  C-GDEJ  PHOTO  C/N:  32427 AGE:  7 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  EG 401 FROM:  Ft. St. John TO:  Fort Nelson VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  112 CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor

2

In daylight and good visibility, the aircraft overran the end of runway 03 on landing and came to a stop about 75 meters further in snow. Neither passengers or crewmembers were injured. The aircraft is believed to have suffered only superficial damage if any. Runway 03/21 is 1951 meters in lengh as has an asphalt surface.
(Photo: M. Glazier via energeticcity.ca)
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + EnergeticCity.ca[PHOTOS] + GlobalTVbc + Imgur[PHOTO-SERIES]
DATE: 09.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  15:45 LOCATION:  Guayaramerin Airport (SLGY)
 Location via GoogleMaps 
COUNTRY:  Bolivia
AIRLINE:  TAM Bolivia TYPE:  Xian MA-60 REGISTRATION:  FAB-60  PHOTO  C/N:  411 AGE:  4 y
OPERATION:  MIL FLIGHT No.:  - FROM:  Riberalta TO:  Guayaramerin VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  16 CREW:  5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   substantial 

2

During the approach to Guayaramerin, the pilots noticed that the landing gear would not extent. The crew were forced to make a belly belly landing on runway 34 and came to a standstill after about 1300 meters. (runway lengh 1764 meters). The aircraft came to rest on its fuselage and left wing, resulting in substantial damage. There were no reports about any injuries. Due to the blockage of the only runway, Guayaramerin Airport was forced to close for a longer time.
NOTE: This particular aircraft was involved in a nearly similar accident at Rurrenabaque in March 2011.
(Photo:Bambú-Erbol via Opinion.bo)
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + ASN + Opinion.bo[PHOTO] + LaRazon + Erbol + Flickr PHOTO-SERIES
DATE: 08.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  El Paso-Intl AP (KELP), TX COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  American AL TYPE:  McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION:  N598AA   C/N:  53288 AGE:  19 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AA 864 FROM:  San Jose Cabo TO:  Dallas-DFW VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  140 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The aircraft safely diverted to El Paso following the shutdown of engine #2 during cruiseflight. The shutdown was triggered by an abnormal pressure indication.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 08.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  16:12 LOCATION:  Belem-Intl AP (SBBE), Para  COUNTRY:  Brazil
AIRLINE:  TAM Airlines TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  PR-MHX  PHOTO  C/N:  3565 AGE:  3 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  JJ 3446 FROM:  Brasilia TO:  Belem VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  164 CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On landing runway 06 the aircraft suffered a double tire burst on its left maingear resulting in a drift to the left. The pilots were able to stop the aircraft at the edge of the runway but still on paved surface. No one on board was injured. Belem Airport was forced to close for 6 hours until the aircraft was removed.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + ASN[PHOTOS] + DiariodoPara 
DATE: 07.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  15:45 LOCATION:  Sampit Airport (WRBS)
 Location via Worldaerodata/GoogleMaps 
COUNTRY:  Indonesia
AIRLINE:  Merpati Nusantara AL TYPE:  Xian MA-60 REGISTRATION:  PK-MZM  PHOTO  C/N:  605 AGE:  ~2 y
OPERATION:  DSP FLIGHT No.:  MZ 536 FROM:  Surabaya TO:  Sampit VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  62 CREW:  6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / 
  substantial 

2

When the aircraft was doing a U-Turn at the end of the runway after landing, its left maingear ran off the side of the paved surface. A short distance later it collapsed or dug in resulting in unknown damage. The left outer wing came into ground contact. There were no reports about any injuries on board. Sampit Airport was forced to close for all traffic for at least 24 hours because of unsufficient removal equipment..
(Photo: Detiknews / Tribunnews)
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + ThejakartaGlobe + TribunNews + Kompas
DATE: 06.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Nashville-Intl AP area (KBNA), TN COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Air Canada Jazz  TYPE:  Canadair  CRJ-100 REGISTRATION:  C-FSJU   C/N:  7060 AGE:  16 y +10 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AC 8033 FROM:  Toronto-YYZ TO:  Nashville VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  18 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none

2

On final approach to Nashville, the pilots felt restricted elevator control. Excessive forced was needed to flare the aircraft properly before touchdown. The aircraft proceeded normally to its gate position and was ferried back to Toronto to receive maintenance on the elevator control components.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 05.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL), GA COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Astar Air Cargo
(on ops for DHL)
TYPE:  Douglas DC-8-70 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  DSC FLIGHT No.:  DHL 2801 FROM:  Cincinnati TO:  Orlando VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

During cruiseflight at 32000 ft., the pilots reported a fire in engine #3 (inner right) and elected to divert to Atlanta where the DC-8 made a safe landing about 30 minutes later..
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 05.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Brussels-Intl AP (EBBR) COUNTRY:  Belgium
AIRLINE:  Etihad AL TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  A6-EYE   C/N:  688 AGE:  6 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  EY 57 FROM:  Abu Dhabi TO:  Brussels VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

The aircraft was descending towards Brussels for a landing on runway 25L, when it experienced an area of intense icing. The pilots then reported an engine shutdown because of low oil pressure indications. The aircraft made a safe landing at Brussels on the remaining engine. 
NOTE: This incidents marks the 2nd such occurence with Etihad Airlines within 3 days.(see date: 02.01.2012 below) 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 05.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  09:26 LOCATION:  Sydney-Kingsford Smith Intl AP (YSSY), NSW COUNTRY:  Australia
AIRLINE:  Emirates TYPE:  Airbus A380-800 REGISTRATION:  A6-EDN  PHOTO  C/N:  56 AGE:  1 y + 8 m
AIRLINE:  Japan AL TYPE:  Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION:  JA711J  PHOTO  C/N:  33396 AGE:  6 y + 4 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  EK 412 FROM:  Sydney TO:  Auckland VIA:  -
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  JL 772 FROM:  Sydney TO:  Tokyo-NRT VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none 

2

OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none 

2

The A380 was instructed to taxy to the holding point to runway 16R(ight) using taxyway "Golf" and "Alpha", however it missed the left turn into "Alpha" and continued to roll straight foreward until it entered the active runway 16R where at that time the JAL aircraft was accelerating for take-off. Quickly the JAL-pilots rejected the take-off at slow speed and came to a stop before the A380. Both aircraft later departed to their resp. destinations without further problems.  Sydney (YSSY) AIRPORT DIAGRAM 
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 04.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Cincinnati-Intl AP area (KCVG), KY  COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Cargojet TYPE:  Boeing 727-200F REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  ISC FLIGHT No.:  W8 906 FROM:  Montreal-YMX TO:  Cincinnati VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  0 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On approach the pilots reported an a fire in the center engine #2. The engine was subsequently shut down and the 727 made a normal landing on the remaining two engines.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + ASN
DATE: 04.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Ft. Lauderdale-Intl AP (KFLL), FL  COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Air Transat TYPE:  Airbus A330-300 REGISTRATION:  C-GKTS  PHOTO  C/N:  111 AGE:  16 y + 8 m
OPERATION:  INP FLIGHT No.:  TS 308 FROM:  Montreal-YMQ TO:  San Jose VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

Whilst flying en-route at 38000 ft., the pilots reported failure of an engine. The pilots managed to restart the engine and safely diverted to Ft. Lauderdale Airport.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 04.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Casablanca-Intl AP (GMMN) COUNTRY:  Morocco
AIRLINE:  Royal Air Maroc TYPE:  Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION:  CN-RNL   C/N:  28982 AGE:  12 y + 9 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AT 523 FROM:  Casablanca TO:  Bamako(Mali) VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none 

2

During taxy for take-off in darkness and limited visibility, ATC cleared the aircraft to cross runway 35R and later issued a take-off clearance from parallel runway 35L, however the pilots lined-up on runway 35R instead and took off, fortunately without coming into conflict with other ground traffic. The aircraft preceeded normally to its destination. Moroccan authorities are investigating.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 04.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~14:00 LOCATION:  Cape Town-Intl AP (FACT) COUNTRY:  South Africa
AIRLINE:  Emirates TYPE:  Airbus A340-500 REGISTRATION:  A6-ERA   C/N:  457 AGE:  8 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  EK 773 FROM:  Cape Town TO:  Dubai VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  243 CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

During the undercarriage retraction process after take-off from runway 01, the pilots received indication that the body gear (center main gear) did not retract properly. They elected to discontinue further climb and returned to Cape Town for a safe landing with the gear doors hanging down.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + IOL + Emirates247
DATE: 04.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Malta-Intl AP (LMML) COUNTRY:  Malta
AIRLINE:  Air Malta TYPE:  Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  9H-AEP   C/N:  3056 AGE:  4 y + 10 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  KM 102 FROM:  Malta 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 

0

The A320 safely returned to land at Malta Airport after the pilots reported unspecified technical problems during climb.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 04.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Amsterdam-Schiphol Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY:  Netherlands
AIRLINE:  Air Astana TYPE:  Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION:  P4-KCA  PHOTO  C/N:  27612 AGE:  14 y + 6 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  KC 904 FROM:  Amsterdam TO:  Astana VIA:  Atyrau
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

1

During take-off rotation from runway 24 at Schiphol Airport, the 767 is suspected to have suffered a minor tailstrike. Ground observers reported seeing a small puff of smoke behind the tail. The pilots were informed and the flight was cancelled. After 2 hours of holding, the 767 returned for a safe landing on runway 27. Damage is believed to be minor (poss. only tailskid assembly) and the flight departed again about 2 hours later. At the time of the incident, stormy conditions prevailed at the airport.  
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald + Scramble[PHOTO-SERIES]
DATE: 03.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION:  Edinburgh-Intl AP (EGPH), Scotland COUNTRY:  UK
AIRLINE:  Jet2.com TYPE:  Boeing 737 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
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 (?)

0

The aircraft received damage whilst parked on the apron at Edingburgh airport when it was hit by a bus shelter which was blown over a fence by wind forced. Damage to the airrcraft is unknown at present. At the time a storm with gale forced winds swept across Scotland. 
SOURCE(S)BBC
DATE: 02.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  ~18:30 LOCATION:  Youngstown-Regional AP (KYNG), OH COUNTRY:  USA
AIRLINE:  Allegiant AL TYPE:  McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION:  -   C/N:  - AGE:  -
OPERATION:  - FLIGHT No.:  G4 892 FROM:  Saint Petersburg (FL) TO:  Youngstown VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  144 CREW:  2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

1

After a normal landing on runway 32, the aircraft began to slide when it was about to vacate into a taxyway causing it to depart paved surface. The nosegear and one of the maingears apparently ended in soft snow. There were no reports aqbout any injuries. Weather conditions at the airport were below freezing level at the time. 
METARs KYNG: 022351Z 28008KT 2SM -SN BR SCT003 BKN016 OVC023 M05/M07 A2993 / 022318Z 30008KT 1/4SM +SN BR BKN003 OVC011 M04/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SNINCR 1/2 P0004=
SOURCE(S)Vindy + WKBN[VIDEO+PHOTO] + FAA
DATE: 02.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Frankfurt-Intl AP (EDDF) COUNTRY:  Germany
AIRLINE:  Etihad AL TYPE:  Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION:  A6-EYH  PHOTO  C/N:  729 AGE:  5 y + 11 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  EY 2 FROM:  Frankfurt TO:  Abu Dhabi VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor / none

0

Shortly after departure, the aircraft experienced an engine stall forcing the pilots to shut the engine down. The flight later returned to Frankfurt without further incident..
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  
DATE: 01.01.2012 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION:  Sydney-Intl AP (YSSY), NSW COUNTRY:  Australia
AIRLINE:  Air Canada TYPE:  Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION:  C-FNNH   C/N:  35247 AGE:  3 y + 10 m
OPERATION:  ISP FLIGHT No.:  AC 33 FROM:  Vancouver TO:  Sydney VIA:  -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX:  - CREW:  -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 

0

On take-off run at Vancouver a tire received damage and loose fragments were found lying on the runway. Because of no abnormal indications, the crew elected to continue the transpacific flight. However, in the 2nd half of the flight the pilots received a cautionary message for the center hydraulic system. The aircraft laded safely but made a full stop on the runway and needed to be towed to the terminal. Official investigation revealed damage to the #4 right main gear tyre. Hydraulic lines and wheel brakes line was also found damaged.
SOURCE(S)AviationHerald  

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