Swiss A321 at Zurich on Apr 12th 2023, bird strike

Last Update: April 12, 2023 / 11:42:45 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 12, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Bird strike

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-2114

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Malaga, Spain

Aircraft Registration
HB-IOM

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration HB-IOM performing flight LX-2114 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Malaga,SP (Spain), was climbing out of Zurich's runway 32 when the crew reported a bird strike causing vibrations at the landing gear and subsequently also reporting the right hand engine was vibrating severely. The aircraft stopped the climb at 5000 feet, the crew assessed they were too heavy for the active runway 28. A runway inspection revealed bird remains on the runway, the runway needed cleaning. The aircraft positioned for an approach to runway 34, the crew advised it would be a normal landing, and the aircraft landed safely about 40 minutes after departure.

A local resident reported he heard an unusual engine noise never heard before, like a lawnmower.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
HB-IOM
Country of Registration
Switzerland
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Aircraft Model / Type
A321-212
ICAO Aircraft Type
A321
Year of Manufacture
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 12, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Bird strike

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-2114

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Malaga, Spain

Aircraft Registration
HB-IOM

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

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