Saudia B78X at London on Mar 3rd 2024, bird strike
Last Update: March 6, 2024 / 18:18:07 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 3, 2024
Classification
Accident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Flight number
SV-109
Departure
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Destination
London Heathrow, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
HZ-AR33
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B78X
A post flight inspection revealed a large hole in the leading edge of the left wing's slats as result of a bird strike.
The aircraft is still on the ground in London about 76 hours (3 days 4 hours) after landing.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 3, 2024
Classification
Accident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Flight number
SV-109
Departure
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Destination
London Heathrow, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
HZ-AR33
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B78X
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