Malta Air B38M at Cologne on Sep 27th 2024, bird strike

Last Update: September 27, 2024 / 12:00:25 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Malta Air

Flight number
FR-7208

Aircraft Registration
9H-VVA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

A Malta Air Boeing 737-8 MAX on behalf of Ryanair, registration 9H-VVA performing flight FR-7208 from Cologne (Germany) to Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain), was climbing out of Cologne's runway 13L when the crew reported a possible bird strike. While the aircraft climbed to cruise level 370 the airport performed a runway inspection which revealed bird remains and some aircraft parts on the runway. The aircraft continued to Palma Mallorca for a safe landing on runway 24L.

The aircraft however was unable to depart for the return flight and is currently still on the ground in Palma.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration 9H-QCL departed Mallorca with a delay of about 2.5 hours.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Malta Air

Flight number
FR-7208

Aircraft Registration
9H-VVA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

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