Southwest B38M at Oakland on Oct 29th 2021, bird strike
Last Update: November 1, 2021 / 17:41:05 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 29, 2021
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Southwest Airlines
Flight number
WN-377
Departure
Oakland, United States
Destination
San Diego, United States
Aircraft Registration
N8701Q
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B38M
The FAA reported however: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD ON TAKEOFFF AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO ENGINE, OAKLAND, CA.", reported the damage was substantial and rated the occurrence an accident.
The aircraft returned to service on Nov 1st 2021.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 29, 2021
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Southwest Airlines
Flight number
WN-377
Departure
Oakland, United States
Destination
San Diego, United States
Aircraft Registration
N8701Q
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B38M
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