TagFAA Occurrences(35)
Information on unexpected events involving aircraft in motion, which are tracked by the FAA. These include everything from minor ground incidents (eg ‘runway incursions’) to serious in-flight emergencies (accidents).
Why we are tracking this
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2025-03-20Southwest flight tried to take off from Florida taxiway after crew mistook it for runway
There were no injuries as travelers on Flight 3278 to Albany were put another plane. Southwest plane nearly takes off from taxiway March 20, 2025, 12:57 PM PDT / Updated March 20, 2025, 1:37 PM PDT By David K. Li and Jay Blackman A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a Florida taxiway on Thursday before an air traffic controller -
2025-03-01FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike, engine fire
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire. There were no reported injuries. -
2025-02-26Asiana Airlines flight performs go-around at SFO
Story by Alex Baker SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An Asiana Airlines flight was involved in an incident at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, KRON4.com has confirmed. The flight, Asiana Airlines Flight 212, performed what is known as a “go-around” while landing at SFO after an air traffic controller alerted them that the aircraft had descended to a -
2025-02-25United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Newark Airport
NEWARK, New Jersey (PIX11) — A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday morning, according to Port Authority officials. United Flight 1544 took off from Newark Airport just before 6 a.m. and was heading toward Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to FlightAware. More: Latest News -
2025-02-25
Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway
By COREY WILLIAMS and KATHLEEN FOODY CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning. Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane approaching a runway just before 9 a.m. Tuesday -
2025-02-24
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After ‘Possible Smoke’ in Plane, F.A.A. Says
Flight 876 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after the crew reported seeing haze in the flight deck. A flight headed for Columbia, S.C., from Atlanta turned back for an emergency landing on Monday after the crew reported “possible smoke” inside the aircraft. “Jesus Christ.” “Ladies and gentlemen, please breathe through your clothing. -
2025-02-21Notification and reporting of aircraft accidents or incidents and overdue aircraft, and preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and records (49 CFR Part 830)
This federal regulation (49 CFR Part 830) sets out the rules for reporting aircraft accidents and incidents to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). It defines key terms such as 'aircraft accident,' 'serious injury,' and 'substantial damage,' and requires aircraft operators to immediately notify the nearest NTSB office when accidents or serious incidents occur. Covered events include flight control failures, in-flight fires, mid-air collisions, and property damage exceeding $25,000. -
2025-02-18Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive
By MICHAEL CASEY and JOHN WAWROW Updated 3:48 AM PST, February 18, 2025 TORONTO (AP) — A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. Snow blown by winds gusting to -
2025-02-17
Tracking FAA ‘Occurrences’ at Sea-Tac: a new focus
Sea-Tac Airport is in the midst of both Federal (NEPA) and State (SEPA) environmental reviews of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). These reviews will determine by how much, if any, the airport can safely expand in the coming years. A key factor in this review is the airport’s ability to manage an increasing number