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Old 4th Jul 2016, 04:39
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Originally Posted by mickjoebill
United Airlines flight UA840 bound for Los Angeles makes emergency landing in Sydney | Daily Mail Online

United press release says it was "possible bird strike."

But reported as bird hitting a wing, causing smoke to pour out and requiring an emergency landing.

Above, video of the "smoke" pouring out


Mickjoebill
looks more like an fuel dump for whatever reason ???
obviously had to dump fuel to land- but why is still unknown - bird strike on wing ??? Uhhhhh
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