Kunming B738 at Nantong on Jul 29th 2018, bird strike
Last Update: July 30, 2018 / 22:23:05 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 29, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Kunming Airlines
Flight number
KY-8295
Departure
Chongqing, China
Destination
Nantong, China
Aircraft Registration
B-1330
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
A post flight inspection revealed a hole at the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer however.
Nantong Airport reported it was determined the aircraft received a number of bird strikes while turning final.
The aircraft was unable to depart for the return flight KY-8296 and is still on the ground about 42 hours after landing.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 29, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Kunming Airlines
Flight number
KY-8295
Departure
Chongqing, China
Destination
Nantong, China
Aircraft Registration
B-1330
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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