Commut E145 at Houston and Laredo on Apr 20th 2023, bird strikes into both engines
Last Update: April 24, 2023 / 13:29:21 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 20, 2023
Classification
Accident
Airline
Commutair
Flight number
UA-4294
Departure
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Destination
Laredo, United States
Aircraft Registration
N14162
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145
ICAO Type Designator
E145
The FAA reported the aircraft sustained substantial damage rating the occurrence an accident and stating: "AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A BIRDSTIKE DAMAGING BOTH ENGINES, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS."
On Apr 24th 2023 the airline stated: "CommuteAir Flight 4294, operating as United Express on Thursday, April 20th departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and struck a bird while on approach into Laredo International Airport. The aircraft landed safely, and customers deplaned normally. The crew reported there were no adverse flight characteristics and our maintenance team is finalizing required inspections before the aircraft is returned to service."
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Laredo on Apr 24th 2023.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 20, 2023
Classification
Accident
Airline
Commutair
Flight number
UA-4294
Departure
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Destination
Laredo, United States
Aircraft Registration
N14162
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145
ICAO Type Designator
E145
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