PIA B772 at Lahore on Jun 2nd 2018, bird strike on landing

Last Update: June 2, 2018 / 18:36:05 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 2, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
PK-710

Destination
Lahore, Pakistan

Aircraft Registration
AP-BHX

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

A PIA Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777-200, registration AP-BHX performing flight PK-710 (dep Jun 1st) from Manchester,EN (UK) to Lahore (Pakistan), was on final approach to Lahore's runway 36R when the left hand engine (GE90) ingested a bird. The crew continued for a safe landing on runway 36R.

The airline reported mechanics were dispatched to Lahore to repair the engine, two parts of the engine needed to be replaced.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 10 hours, then was able to depart for flight PK-757 to London Heathrow.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 2, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
PK-710

Destination
Lahore, Pakistan

Aircraft Registration
AP-BHX

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

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