Amazon Prime A333 at Cincinnati on Jan 28th 2026, bird strike results in engine fire
Last Update: February 6, 2026 / 15:52:40 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 28, 2026
Classification
Accident
Airline
Amazon Prime Air
Flight number
AS-2616
Departure
Cincinnati, United States
Destination
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Aircraft Registration
N5827K
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD ON TAKEOFF RESULTING IN A LEFT ENGINE FIRE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, COVINGTON, KY."
On Feb 6th 2026 the NTSB reported the occurrence was rated an accident and is being investigated. The aircraft was struck by multiple birds after takeoff from runway 27 resulting in an ECAM indication and subsequent engine failure. The aircraft suffered substantial damage.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Cincinnati about 23 hours after landing back.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 28, 2026
Classification
Accident
Airline
Amazon Prime Air
Flight number
AS-2616
Departure
Cincinnati, United States
Destination
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Aircraft Registration
N5827K
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
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