Spirit A321 at Nashville on Nov 9th 2023, bird strike
Last Update: November 13, 2023 / 17:50:53 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 9, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Spirit Airlines
Departure
Nashville, United States
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Aircraft Registration
N668NK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK BIRDS ON TAKEOFF DAMAGING WINDSHIELD, NASHVILLE, TN."
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 43.5 hours before returning to service.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 9, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Spirit Airlines
Departure
Nashville, United States
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Aircraft Registration
N668NK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
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