China Airlines B744 at Manila on Aug 19th 2016, bird strike punctures wing
Last Update: August 19, 2016 / 23:55:34 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 19, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
China Airlines
Flight number
CI-701
Departure
Taipei, Taiwan
Destination
Manila, Philippines
Aircraft Registration
B-18210
Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400
ICAO Type Designator
B744
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
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
China Airlines
Flight number
CI-701
Departure
Taipei, Taiwan
Destination
Manila, Philippines
Aircraft Registration
B-18210
Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400
ICAO Type Designator
B744
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