American A320 at Des Moines on Apr 28th 2018, bird strike

Last Update: April 30, 2018 / 20:43:55 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 28, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AA-614

Aircraft Registration
N653AW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An American Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N653AW performing flight AA-614 from Phoenix,AZ to Des Moines,IA (USA), was on final approach to Des Moines' runway 13 about 7nm before touch down when a large bird impacted the aircraft. The crew continued for a safe landing.

The FAA reported the radar cone was bent as result of the bird strike.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 37 hours, then positioned to Phoenix.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N653AW
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE
Aircraft Model / Type
A320-232
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
A320
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
Engine Type
Pounds of Thrust
Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 28, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AA-614

Aircraft Registration
N653AW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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