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United Airlines Flight Diverts to Osaka After Fire Alarm; No Fatalities Reported

Osaka, Japan – A United Airlines Boeing 737-824 (registration N39297) operating as flight UA32 from Tokyo/Narita to Mactan–Cebu diverted to Kansai International Airport on Friday, September 12, 2025, following a fire alarm in the aft cargo compartment while cruising at 34,000 feet south of Japan. The aircraft, carrying 142 occupants, declared an emergency around 18:30 local time and landed safely on runway 24L at Kansai at 19:08. After exiting the runway, the aircraft stopped on a taxiway, where an emergency evacuation was conducted between 19:29 and 19:41. Five passengers sustained minor injuries, such as bruises and scratches, during the evacuation. Some passengers reported detecting a burnt smell in the aft cabin. However, no fire was found during the initial inspection. Airport rescue and firefighting services were on standby, but no fire-extinguishing activity was needed Both runways at Kansai were temporarily closed. Runway 24R reopened at 20:15, while 24L remained closed until 0...

Safair Flight Diverts After Bird Strike on Departure from Lanseria

Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024

A Safair Boeing 737-800 (registration ZS-ZWA) operating flight FA474 experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Lanseria International Airport. The incident affected the aircraft's No. 2 engine, prompting the crew to divert to Johannesburg-OR Tambo International Airport as a precaution.

No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and the extent of the damage to the aircraft remains unconfirmed. The flight, scheduled to travel to Durban International Airport, was categorized as an incident.


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