Dana MD83 at Lagos on Apr 21st 2017, bird strike
Last Update: April 21, 2017 / 16:56:28 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 21, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Dana Air
Flight number
9J-343
Departure
Lagos, Nigeria
Destination
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Aircraft Registration
5N-SRI
Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-83
ICAO Type Designator
MD83
The airline confirmed the aircraft performed an air return following a bird strike on departure from Lagos. Engineers are currently examining the affected engine.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 21, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Bird strike
Airline
Dana Air
Flight number
9J-343
Departure
Lagos, Nigeria
Destination
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Aircraft Registration
5N-SRI
Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-83
ICAO Type Designator
MD83
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