Commut E145 at Lafayette on Jul 28th 2021, bird strike
Last Update: July 29, 2021 / 16:18:59 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 28, 2021
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Commutair
Flight number
UA-4323
Departure
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Destination
Lafayette, United States
Aircraft Registration
N14180
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145
ICAO Type Designator
E145
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 6:45 hours, then departed for the return flight.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT NOSE STRUCK A BIRD, LAFAYETTE, LA." The aircraft received minor damage.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 28, 2021
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Commutair
Flight number
UA-4323
Departure
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Destination
Lafayette, United States
Aircraft Registration
N14180
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145
ICAO Type Designator
E145
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