Southwest B737 at Kansas City on Feb 24th 2022, bird strikes damage both engines

Last Update: February 25, 2022 / 16:22:24 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 24, 2022

Classification
Accident

Airline
Southwest Airlines

Flight number
WN-350

Departure
Kansas City, United States

Destination
Dallas Love, United States

Aircraft Registration
N967WN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N967WN performing flight WN-350 from Kansas City,MO to Dallas Love,TX (USA) with 142 people on board, was rotating for takeoff from Kansas City's runway 01L when the aircraft received a number of bird strikes onto nose and both engines (CFM56). The aircraft stopped the climb at 9000 feet reporting engine vibrations, advised they did want to remain close to the airport, needed emergency equipment on stand by and returned to Kansas City for a safe landing on runway 01L about 22 minutes after departure.

A replacement Boeing 737-700 registration N7881A reached Dallas with a delay of 5 hours.

The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND STRUCK BIRDS DAMAGING BOTH ENGINES, KANSAS CITY, MO.", the aircraft sustained "UNKNOWN" damage.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N967WN
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
IAdd cfmilegmpmq Subscribe to unlock
TCDS Ident. No.
Dmcfg Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-7H4
Number of Seats
Gfi Subscribe to unlock
ICAO Aircraft Type
B737
Year of Manufacture
Knmc Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
Gqqci Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Bbqglg Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
E Subscribe to unlock
Engine Manufacturer
Dkf gbed Subscribe to unlock
Engine Model
JmgngAhgccA Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
AcpmkhmhA Subscribe to unlock
Pounds of Thrust
Kmkep Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
DmgqbclfkhepdgApk nqAbnAen cjpieeigmgbAglqffefbijgfpqmkjhkiib cbmildphfkndqhemlhAhlf A Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 24, 2022

Classification
Accident

Airline
Southwest Airlines

Flight number
WN-350

Departure
Kansas City, United States

Destination
Dallas Love, United States

Aircraft Registration
N967WN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

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!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

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.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways