Qantas B738 at Sydney on Jun 7th 2024, bird strike
Last Update: June 7, 2024 / 19:55:15 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 7, 2024
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Qantas
Flight number
QF-141
Departure
Sydney, Australia
Destination
Auckland, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
VH-XZD
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The airline reported a bird strike shortly after takeoff prompted the flight to return to Sydney. The aircraft is being inspected. The passengers were accomodated on alternate flights.
Passengers reported a jolt was felt, then a smell of rotten meat developed. Cabin crew discussed a "massive sea gull". The aircraft burned off fuel due to overweight. Emergency services were attending to the aircraft after landing.
The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 5 hours after landing back.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 7, 2024
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Qantas
Flight number
QF-141
Departure
Sydney, Australia
Destination
Auckland, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
VH-XZD
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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