Flybe DH8D at Newquay on Sep 15th 2015, rejected takeoff due to bird strike
Last Update: September 16, 2015 / 12:58:40 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 15, 2015
Classification
Incident
Airline
Flybe
Flight number
BE-803
Departure
Newquay, United Kingdom
Destination
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-JECM
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
A replacement Dash 8-400 registration G-JECO reached Gatwick with a delay of 2 hours.
The airline confirmed takeoff was rejected as a precaution following a bird strike.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Newquay 26 hours after rejecting takeoff.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 15, 2015
Classification
Incident
Airline
Flybe
Flight number
BE-803
Departure
Newquay, United Kingdom
Destination
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-JECM
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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