Southwest B737 at Houston on Mar 21st 2019, flock of birds on short final

Last Update: March 22, 2019 / 18:03:23 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 21, 2019

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WN-2831

Aircraft Registration
N754SW

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N754SW performing flight WN-2831 from Mexico City (Mexico) to Houston Hobby,TX (USA), was on short final to Houston's runway 04 when the crew reported they had flown through a flock of small birds, probably sparrows, descending through 200 feet AGL, no birds on the runway. The aircraft continued for a safe landing and taxied to the apron.

The FAA reported the highest injury on board was unknown, the damage to the aircraft was unknown after the aircraft struck multiple birds.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N754SW
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-7H4
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
B737
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
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Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 21, 2019

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WN-2831

Aircraft Registration
N754SW

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

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