Aerolineas B738 at Tucuman on Feb 13th 2017, bird strike

Last Update: February 16, 2017 / 20:14:26 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 13, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AR-1476

Aircraft Registration
LV-FRK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

An Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 737-800, registration LV-FRK performing flight AR-1476 from Buenos Aires Aeroparque,BA to Tucuman,TU (Argentina) with 130 passengers and 7 crew, was on approach to Tucuman when the #2 engine (CFM56) ingested a bird. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Tucuman.

The aircraft was unable to perform the return flight due to damage to a number of fan blades, the return flight was cancelled.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 13, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AR-1476

Aircraft Registration
LV-FRK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways