Manta AT72 at Dharavandhoo on Nov 20th 2023, bird strike
Last Update: November 21, 2023 / 16:44:39 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 20, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Manta Air
Flight number
NR-503
Departure
Hoarafushi, Maldives
Destination
Dharavandhoo Island, Maldives
Aircraft Registration
8Q-RAZ
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 4 hours, then performed the return flight.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 20, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Manta Air
Flight number
NR-503
Departure
Hoarafushi, Maldives
Destination
Dharavandhoo Island, Maldives
Aircraft Registration
8Q-RAZ
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
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