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ACT Airlines operating for Emirates SkyCargo EK9788
Cargo Plane Water Overrun
On 20 October 2025 a Boeing 747‑400F freighter operating Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788 from Dubai to Hong Kong overran runway 07L at Hong Kong International Airport during landing. The aircraft left the runway, struck a security vehicle and continued into the sea. The four‑member crew escaped with injuries, while two airport workers in the ground vehicle were fatally injured.
United Airlines UA1093
Windshield Cracks at Altitude
On 16 October 2025 United Airlines flight UA1093, a Boeing 737‑8 MAX from Denver to Los Angeles, experienced a sudden cockpit windshield crack while cruising at 36 000 feet. The crew descended and diverted to Salt Lake City, landing safely. None of the 140 occupants were seriously injured.
American Airlines AA93
Emergency Diversion Over Atlantic
American Airlines Flight AA93, a Boeing 787-9 (registration N849AN) operating from Zurich, Switzerland to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made an emergency diversion to Dublin, Ireland on October 2, 2025. The aircraft departed Zurich at 11:56 CEST and after approximately 3 hours of flying at 38,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the crew made the decision to divert to Dublin Airport. The aircraft landed safely on runway 28L at approximately 4:00 PM local time. All passengers and crew deplaned safely with no injuries reported.
United Airlines UA32
Cargo Fire Alert Emergency Landing
United Airlines Flight UA32, a Boeing 737-800 en route from Tokyo to Cebu on September 12, 2025, experienced a cargo fire alert approximately 40 minutes into the flight. The crew declared an emergency and diverted to Kansai International Airport in Osaka, where all 142 occupants evacuated via emergency slides. Two passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation, though no actual fire was found upon inspection.
Southwest Airlines WN1394
Engine Failure Emergency Landing
Southwest Airlines Flight WN1394, a Boeing 737-700 en route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, experienced a left engine failure during ascent on September 11, 2025. The crew declared an emergency at 5,000 feet and diverted to Los Angeles International Airport, landing safely approximately 34 minutes after takeoff with all 139 passengers and crew uninjured.
WestJet Airlines Ltd. WS2276
Landing Gear Collapse on Landing
On 8 September 2025 WestJet Flight WS2276, a Boeing 737‑800 arriving from Toronto, experienced a right main landing gear collapse upon touchdown at Princess Juliana International Airport on Sint Maarten. The aircraft came to rest on its nose gear, left main gear and right engine nacelle. All 164 occupants evacuated via slides; three passengers were treated for minor injuries.
Mavi Gök Airlines 4M351
Runway Overshoot During Landing in Wet Conditions
Mavi Gök Flight 4M351, a Boeing 737-800 operating from Antalya to Münster/Osnabrück on September 3, 2025, overshot the runway during landing at Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) at approximately 8:30 PM local time in wet weather conditions. All 196 people on board (190 passengers and 6 crew members) evacuated safely with no casualties reported. The incident resulted in a 6-hour airport closure and the diversion of 4 flights to alternative airports.
United Airlines UA2664
Smoke in Cabin Emergency Return
United Airlines Flight UA2664, a Boeing 737 MAX-9, experienced smoke in the cabin during flight from San Francisco to Baltimore on September 2, 2025. The crew detected smoke in the cabin compartment and made an emergency return to San Francisco International Airport. All passengers were safely accommodated with no injuries reported.
United Airlines UA882
Engine Failure During Climb Forcing Return to Airport
United Airlines Flight UA882, a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, experienced an engine failure requiring shutdown during climb out from Tokyo Haneda Airport on September 2, 2025. The aircraft was forced to return to Tokyo after climbing to only 10,000 feet due to issues with the right-hand GE Aerospace GEnx engine. All 315 passengers and 11 crew members landed safely with no injuries reported.
United Airlines UA1871
Ground Collision During Pushback Operations at Airport Gate
United Airlines Flight 1871, a Boeing aircraft, struck another United Airlines aircraft during pushback operations at San Francisco International Airport on September 1, 2025. All passengers deplaned normally with no injuries reported. The aircraft was towed back to the gate and the FAA opened an investigation into the ground collision.