Bird Strike and Unruly Passenger Disrupt Two U.S. Flight on the Same Day
A United Airlines flight diverted to Maine after a passenger disturbance, while a Southwest flight landed in Baltimore after a reported bird strike
A United Airlines flight diverted to Maine after a passenger disturbance, while a Southwest flight landed in Baltimore after a reported bird strike
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 landed safely at Chicago O’Hare after two tires blew following arrival from New York LaGuardia
An American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte returned to Myrtle Beach after a bird strike during takeoff. The FAA will investigate
Birds hit a United Airlines plane during takeoff, causing an air compression problem. The crew discovered the cracked cockpit window and safely landed the aircraft. Full details
Shortly after takeoff from Madrid to Paris, a large bird struck the front of the plane and one of its engines, causing smoke on board. The captain returned to land at the home airport. Iberia to PassportNews: "One crew member taken for medical treatment, passengers were anxious."
FedEx Flight Returns to Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Engine Fire. FedEx to PassportNews: "The strike caused an engine fire. We thank the pilots for the safe landing"