China Airlines B744 at Manila on Aug 19th 2016, bird strike punctures wing

Last Update: August 19, 2016 / 23:55:34 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 19, 2016

Classification
Incident

Flight number
CI-701

Aircraft Registration
B-18210

Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400

ICAO Type Designator
B744

A China Airlines Boeing 747-400, registration B-18210 performing flight CI-701 from Taipei (Taiwan) to Manila (Philippines), was on final approach to Manila's runway 24 when a bird impacted the aircraft at the left hand flaps. The aircraft continued for a safe landing.

The airline reported that the aircraft flew through a flock of bird on final approach to Manila. Following landing it was discovered the bird had impacted and penetrated a wing resulting in a small hole. The aircraft was unable to depart for the return flight, flight CI-702 had to be cancelled as result.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 19, 2016

Classification
Incident

Flight number
CI-701

Aircraft Registration
B-18210

Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400

ICAO Type Designator
B744

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