Malta Air B738 at Madrid on Aug 13th 2025, bird strike
Last Update: September 19, 2025 / 15:38:45 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 13, 2025
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Malta Air
Flight number
FR-3011
Departure
Madrid, Spain
Destination
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Aircraft Registration
9H-VVL
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
Spain's CIAIAC reported however, that post flight checks revealed the inner part of the leading edge flap of the left wing was broken and detached. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained minor damage. The CIAIAC opened an investigation.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 13, 2025
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Malta Air
Flight number
FR-3011
Departure
Madrid, Spain
Destination
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Aircraft Registration
9H-VVL
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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