Easyjet Europe A320 at Southend on Oct 19th 2024, bird strike

Last Update: October 19, 2024 / 14:40:55 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 19, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
U2-7008

Destination
Malaga, Spain

Aircraft Registration
OE-IVT

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Easyjet Europe Airbus A320-200, registration OE-IVT performing flight U2-7008 from Southend,EN (UK) to Malaga,SP (Spain), was climbing out of Southend's runway 23 when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet following a bird strike and decided to divert to London Gatwick,EN (UK) for a safe landing on runway 26L about 15 minutes after departure.

Ground observers reported very loud engine (CFM56) noises.

The airline reported the aircraft suffered a bird strike shortly after takeoff. All passengers disembarked at Gatwick, a replacement aircraft and crew are being arranged.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 19, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
U2-7008

Destination
Malaga, Spain

Aircraft Registration
OE-IVT

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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