United B738 at Newark on Nov 12th 2020, post flight inspection reveals bird strike
Last Update: November 13, 2020 / 19:47:40 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 12, 2020
Classification
Incident
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-655
Departure
Boston, United States
Destination
Newark, United States
Aircraft Registration
N76519
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The FAA however reported a post flight inspection revealed the left hand engine (CFM56) had ingested a bird, there was also damage to the leading edge of the left hand wing.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Newark about 19 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 12, 2020
Classification
Incident
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-655
Departure
Boston, United States
Destination
Newark, United States
Aircraft Registration
N76519
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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