United B738 at Newark on Feb 13th 2023, bird strike
Last Update: February 14, 2023 / 19:11:44 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 13, 2023
Classification
Accident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-2138
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Newark, United States
Aircraft Registration
N11206
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The aircraft is still on the ground in Newark about 20 hours after landing.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FLOCK OF BIRDS, NEWARK, NJ.", rated the damage substantial and the occurrence an accident.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 13, 2023
Classification
Accident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-2138
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Newark, United States
Aircraft Registration
N11206
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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