A321 Returns to Seattle after bird strike on the nose cone
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A321 Returns to Seattle after bird strike on the nose cone
American Airlines Aircraft Returns to Seattle Airport After Damaging Bird Strike - ABC News
"A Dallas-bound American Airlines aircraft was struck by a bird Wednesday afternoon after taking off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and at the pilot's discretion, the Airbus 321 returned to the airport about 30 minutes after taking off.
In a statement, American Airlines said, "American Airlines 2310, from Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), returned to SeaTac due to a bird strike, which struck the nose of the aircraft. The Airbus A321, with 150 passengers and six crew, landed safely and taxied to the gate.""
"A Dallas-bound American Airlines aircraft was struck by a bird Wednesday afternoon after taking off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and at the pilot's discretion, the Airbus 321 returned to the airport about 30 minutes after taking off.
In a statement, American Airlines said, "American Airlines 2310, from Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), returned to SeaTac due to a bird strike, which struck the nose of the aircraft. The Airbus A321, with 150 passengers and six crew, landed safely and taxied to the gate.""
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Well I guess they saw the bird or birds and heard the thump when it hit...
There also appears to be a white mark on the windscreen; which may be also damaged.
There also appears to be a white mark on the windscreen; which may be also damaged.
There also appears to be a white mark on the windscreen; which may be also damaged.