Biman B738 at Dhaka on Aug 12th 2023, rejected takeoff due to bird strike

Last Update: August 13, 2023 / 13:03:46 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 12, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
BG-388

Aircraft Registration
S2-AFM

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Biman Bangladesh Boeing 737-800, registration S2-AFM performing flight BG-388 from Dhaka (Bangladesh) to Bangkok (Thailand), was accelerating for takeoff from Dhaka's runway 14 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 100 knots over ground) following a bird strike. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron. Feathers were found entangled between the wheels of the left main gear, both left main tyres were deflated.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration S2-AHV reached Bangkok with a delay of about 5:45 hours.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 12, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
BG-388

Aircraft Registration
S2-AFM

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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