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Aviation Incident Wire — sourced and readable.

TurbineWire is an Aviation Incident Wire for widebody, narrowbody, regional jet, and comparable business jets. Every entry lists what is known, what is not, and where the facts came from — then gets a pass from Steve before it lands on the board.

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DateStatusAircraftOperatorAirportSummary
2026-11-06Updated Nov 6, 2026, 8:15:01 AM ESTUnverifiedAirbus A321Swiss International Air LinesZurichSwiss International Air Lines, Airbus A321, had a reported issue at Zurich: smoke or fumes reported on board.
2026-11-05UnverifiedBoeing 767-300 (CC-CXI)LATAM Airlines — LA2698PTY — Panama City Tocumen (divert from LIM → MIA)Flight-tracking data show LIM–MIA flight diverted to Panama City; no LATAM or airport official statement reviewed.
2026-11-05Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedEmbraer E190Aerolíneas ArgentinasRosarioAerolíneas Argentinas, Embraer E190, had a reported issue at Rosario: unsafe nose gear indication.
2026-11-04ConfirmedBoeing 787-9 (HS-TWA)Thai Airways — TG663PVG — Shanghai PudongReturned to Shanghai after a cockpit window crack; fuel dumped, landed safely, no injuries.
2026-11-04UnverifiedBoeing 737-8 MAX (N8846Q)Southwest Airlines — WN712SDF — Louisville (return)Trade reports: fumes in cockpit and cabin after departure; returned to Louisville and landed safely. No Southwest/FAA statement opened.
2026-11-03Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedConfirmedAirbus A321neo (N409AA)American Airlines — AA675PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor (return)Returned to Phoenix after a reported brake issue en route to Honolulu; landed safely, no injuries reported.
2026-11-03Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedBoeing 777-200British AirwaysLondonBritish Airways, Boeing 777-200, had a reported issue at London: tire problem.
2026-11-03Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedAirbus A320neoFrontier AirlinesHoustonFrontier Airlines, Airbus A320neo, had a reported issue at Houston: vibration.
2026-11-02ConfirmedAirbus A321-200Air Busan — BX717PUS — Busan Gimhae (return)Returned to Busan after a fuel-control system warning en route to Tokyo; landed safely.
2026-11-01ConfirmedLearjet 60 (N722BD)Aurora Aviation / Upper Jets (Part 135) — LR60271 LLCGreenacres, FL (en route AUS → MYEH)Crashed in a residential area near Greenacres, FL; 9 fatally injured. NTSB reports left-elevator debris away from the site consistent with pre-impact breakup. Cause not determined.
2026-11-01ConfirmedAirbus A320 (VH-VQW)Network Aviation for Qantas — QF1737KTA — Karratha, WAEngine issue with visible flames during departure; aircraft returned to the bay, everyone disembarked safely.
2026-11-01ConfirmedAirbus A330-200SriLankan Airlines — UL605CMB — ColomboEmergency declared before landing for a cargo-hold smoke alarm; landed safely, no injuries.
2026-10-31ConfirmedBoeing 737 MAX 8 (VT-YAG)Akasa Air — QP1925CCU — KolkataTail contact with the ground found after a go-around and landing at Kolkata; no injuries reported.
2026-10-31Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedBoeing 737-900Delta Air LinesAtlantaDelta Air Lines, Boeing 737-900, had smoke or fumes reported at Atlanta.
2026-10-31Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedDevelopingUnited Airlines — UA1791Washington Dulles International AirportUnited Airlines — UA1791 landed at Washington Dulles International Airport after the crew reported being illuminated by a blue laser while flying at 9,500 feet altitude about five miles southeast of Winchester Regional Airport.
2026-10-30ConfirmedAirbus A320 (XA-VLO)Volaris — Y43120En route Tijuana (TIJ) → Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Turbulence encounter in cruise injured some passengers and crew; flight continued and landed normally.
2026-10-29Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedBoeing 737-800American AirlinesChicagoAmerican Airlines, Boeing 737-800, had a reported issue at Chicago: flap problem.
2026-10-29Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedAirbus A320Delta Air LinesMinneapolisDelta Air Lines, Airbus A320, had a reported issue at Minneapolis: airspeed indication problem.
2026-10-28ConfirmedBoeing 737-800China Airlines — CI840BKK — Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (RWY 02R)Main gear sank into a failed section of runway 02R before departure; aircraft evacuated, no injuries reported.
2026-10-28ConfirmedAirbus A320Lufthansa — LH1264FRA — Frankfurt (RWY 18)Takeoff rejected at speed after a nose-gear tyre burst; all 153 on board unhurt.
2026-10-28ConfirmedAirbus A321 (C-GITY per tracking)Air Canada — AC138YYC — Calgary (return)Returned to Calgary after a pressurization indication in the climb; landed safely.
2026-10-28Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedBoeing 737-800RyanairAgadirRyanair, Boeing 737-800, had smoke or fumes reported at Agadir.
2026-10-27Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedAirbus A321neoAll Nippon AirwaysTottoriAll Nippon Airways, Airbus A321neo, had a reported issue at Tottori: engine problem.
2026-10-27Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedBoeing 757-200United AirlinesNewarkUnited Airlines, Boeing 757-200, had a reported issue at Newark: electrical problem.
2026-10-27Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedAirbus A320VuelingTenerifeVueling, Airbus A320, had a reported issue at Tenerife: unsafe nose gear indication.
2026-10-26ConfirmedBoeing 737-800Gol — G3 1137MGF — Maringá, BrazilReturned to Maringá shortly after takeoff with smoke on board; landed normally, no injuries.
2026-10-26ConfirmedAirbus A320 (7O-AFB)Yemenia — IY648AMM — Amman Queen AliaHail struck the aircraft on approach to Amman; landed safely, nose and windscreen damage reported.
2026-10-26Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedConfirmedEmbraer E175 (N87353)Mesa Airlines — Flight 6144 (United Express UA6144)IAH — Houston IntercontinentalFAA: landed safely after crew reported a possible braking and steering issue; no injuries reported in sources reviewed.
2026-10-25Updated Oct 25, 2026, EDT · time not recordedConfirmedBoeing 737-800 (G-JZHE)Jet2 — LS1310BHX — BirminghamLeft main gear briefly ran onto grass landing in strong crosswind; no injuries.
2026-10-25ConfirmedAirbus A321neo (B-KKP)HK Express — UO676CJU — Jeju (approach)Power bank overheated and smoked in the cabin on approach to Jeju; crew contained it, one minor burn.
2026-10-24Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedConfirmedEmbraer E175 (N88331)Mesa Airlines for United Express — UA6153IAH — Houston IntercontinentalSmoke-sensor alert after pushback; passengers evacuated via slides; no injuries reported.
2026-10-24Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedDevelopingUnited Airlines — UA1681Harry Reid International Airport in Las VegasUnited Airlines — UA1681 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after the crew reported a passenger disturbance.
2026-10-23Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedConfirmedCessna Citation 700 / LongitudeNetJets — Flight 801 (EJA801)PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor (return)FAA: returned safely to Phoenix after a reported hydraulic issue en route to Minneapolis; no injuries reported in sources reviewed.
2026-10-23Updated Nov 6, 2026, EST · time not recordedUnverifiedAirbus A320Air Côte d'IvoireBamakoAir Côte d'Ivoire, Airbus A320, rejected the takeoff at Bamako.
2026-10-21ConfirmedHonda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II (N751BP)46U LLC (private)46U — Alpine Airpark, WYRan off the end of runway 13 into wet grass after landing; substantial damage, 2 uninjured.
2026-10-21ConfirmedBoeing 777-200 (N769UA)United Airlines — UA1157Descent into LAX — Los AngelesBrief severe turbulence on descent injured four flight attendants; one hospitalized, no passengers hurt.
2026-10-20ConfirmedBoeing 787-8 (N806AA)American Airlines — AA41ORD — Chicago O'HareCrew reported a possibly dragging right brake; aircraft stopped on the runway with flat tires; 1 taken to hospital in good condition.
2026-10-20ConfirmedAirbus A321neoPegasus Airlines — PC996FRA — Frankfurt (RWY 18)Lined up on runway 18 facing the wrong direction before stopping; BFU investigating as a serious incident.
2026-10-19ConfirmedAirbus A320 (CC-BFS)LATAM Peru — LA2302LIM — Lima Jorge ChávezEngine fire at the holding point before takeoff; engine shut down, occupants evacuated, no injuries.
2026-10-18ConfirmedDassault Falcon 50 (N200SG)Jacks Wings LLCLAS — Las Vegas Harry ReidRejected takeoff on runway 1L; overran and the left wing struck the perimeter fence; no injuries.
2026-10-17ConfirmedBombardier CRJ-900PSA Airlines for American Eagle — AA5089STL — St. Louis LambertReturned after cabin odor/haze shortly after takeoff; passengers evacuated on the runway; no injuries reported by the airline.
2026-10-09ConfirmedAirbus A320Avianca — AV42MIA — Miami International (divert from MDE → JFK)Severe turbulence en route; diverted to Miami; Avianca: 6 pax + 3 crew affected; Miami-Dade FR: 8 to hospital.
2026-10-07Updated Nov 2, 2026, EST · time not recordedConfirmedCessna 525 (N600AL)Bun Air Corporation (Part 135; positioning Part 91)Bedford County Airport, PARejected takeoff; left runway, through fence into field; post-crash fire; 1 serious, 1 minor injury. NTSB prelim: controls "heavier than normal." Cause not determined.
2026-09-27ConfirmedAirbus A330-300Delta Air Lines — DL251OPO — Porto (diversion)Diverted to Porto with smoke in the cabin; several passengers treated, three taken to hospital.
2026-09-25ConfirmedBoeing 737-900United Airlines — UA2746JAX — Jacksonville (diversion)Diverted to Jacksonville after an engine issue en route Orlando → Dulles; landed safely, no injuries reported.
2026-09-17ConfirmedBoeing 777-300ER (PH-BVP)KLM — KL735AMS — Amsterdam (return)Power bank fire in the cabin over the UK; crew extinguished it and the flight returned to Amsterdam.
2026-09-09ConfirmedBoeing 767Delta Air Lines — DL958ABQ — Albuquerque (diversion)Diverted to Albuquerque after an electrical/smoky odor in the cockpit area; landed safely.
2026-09-08ConfirmedBoeing 777-300ERPhilippine Airlines — PR116ANC — Anchorage (diversion)Diverted to Anchorage after a cabin-pressurization indication; landed safely, all on board safe.
2026-09-06ConfirmedBoeing 737-900Delta Air Lines — DL2311LAS — Las Vegas Harry Reid (diversion)Diverted to Las Vegas after a pressurization issue; oxygen masks deployed; no injuries reported.

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