American B738 at Tampa on Mar 1st 2023, bird strike
Last Update: March 2, 2023 / 17:29:50 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 1, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-2401
Departure
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States
Destination
Tampa, United States
Aircraft Registration
N309PC
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK BIRDS AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO LEFT STABILIZER, TAMPA, FL.", the damage was rated minor. The damage occurred during the approach phase.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Tampa about 14.5 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 1, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-2401
Departure
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States
Destination
Tampa, United States
Aircraft Registration
N309PC
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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