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Boeing 767 Engine Fire Mid-Flight Over US
On July 18, a Delta Boeing 767-400ER (DL446) experienced an engine fire shortly after taking off from LAX, prompting a safe emergency landing. All 226 passengers and 9 crew disembarked normally. The incident is under investigation. This follows a similar event on July 12, where a WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Vancouver International Airport had an engine fire after arriving from Tampa. Passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. That fire is also under investigation.
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Spring Airlines Japan Plane Suffers Malfunction, Plummets 8,000 Meters; Company Responds
A Spring Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo made an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a mid-air malfunction, suspected to be an oil pressure system failure. Passengers reported a significant descent and deployed oxygen masks. Spring Airlines confirmed a technical issue and is investigating the incident, while clarifying its flight codes.
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Textbook Belly Landing: Cessna 401 Pilot Safely Lands Amid Landing Gear Failure
A Cessna 401 (N3239Q) safely performed an emergency belly landing at Arlington Municipal Airport, Texas, on May 22 after landing gear failure. The crew evacuated unharmed following the textbook maneuver, using a foam-covered runway to minimize damage. Aviation experts praised the pilot’s skill, contrasting this incident with a fatal 2024 South Korean crash involving a larger jet, emphasizing training and aircraft size in crisis outcomes. The FAA is investigating the malfunction, with initial results expected in 30 days.
