American B763 at Philadelphia on Jun 15th 2019, bird strike
Last Update: June 17, 2019 / 21:11:58 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 15, 2019
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-735
Departure
Manchester, United Kingdom
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Aircraft Registration
N397AN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300
ICAO Type Designator
B763
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Philadelphia about 27 hours after landing.
On Jun 17th 2019 the FAA reported: "BIRD STRIEK CAUSING LEADING EDGE WING DAMAGE", there were no injuries, the damage was minor, the occurrence was rated an incident.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 15, 2019
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-735
Departure
Manchester, United Kingdom
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Aircraft Registration
N397AN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300
ICAO Type Designator
B763
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
American B763 at Philadelphia on Mar 9th 2020, geese bend AoA
An American Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N397AN performing flight AA-2562 from Dallas Ft. Worth,TX to Philadelphia,PA (USA), was on approach…
Fleet type match
American B763 over Atlantic on Sep 26th 2019, burning odour in cabin and cockpit
An American Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N397AN performing flight AA-734 (dep Sep 25th) from Philadelphia,PA (USA) to Manchester,EN (UK)…
Fleet type match
American B763 over Atlantic on Feb 16th 2018, multiple system failures
An American Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N397AN performing flight AA-206 from Miami,FL (USA) to Milan Malpensa (Italy), was enroute at FL330…
Fleet type match
American B763 near Shannon on Jun 1st 2017, cabin pressure control issues
An American Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N397AN performing flight AA-199 from Milan Malpensa (Italy) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was enroute…
American B738 at Colorado Springs and Denver on Mar 13th 2025, engine vibrations, engine fire after landing
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N885NN performing flight AA-1006 from Colorado Springs,CO to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA) with 172…
Fleet type match
American B738 and Canada A321 at Sarasota on Feb 16th 2023, loss of separation on runway
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N976NN performing flight AA-2172 from Charlotte,NC to Sarasota,FL (USA) with 172 passengers and 6…
Fleet type match
American B773 at Charlotte on Feb 11th 2025, runway excursion after landing
An American Airlines Boeing 777-300, registration N717AN performing flight AA-735 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Charlotte,NC (USA), landed on…
American B738 at Miami on Jan 24th 2025, electrical smell in cabin
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N907NN performing flight AA-1300 from Miami,FL (USA) to George Town (Cayman Islands), was climbing…
Fleet type match
American B38M at Saint Vincent on Jan 20th 2025, tyre damage on landing
An American Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration N328TC performing flight AA-909 from Miami,FL (USA) to Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and…
Newest articles
Fleet type match
PSA CRJ7 at Des Moines on Mar 13th 2025, bird strike
A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N534AE performing flight AA-5432 from Washington National,DC to Des…
Endeavor CRJ9 at New York on Mar 16th 2025, wing tip strike on landing
An Endeavor Air Canadair CRJ-900 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N185GJ performing flight DL-4814 from Jacksonville,FL to New York La…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways