AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZY

Birdstrike during takeoff caused engine damage and diversion with overweight landing, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 10 January 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 March 2017

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 January 2017
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737-8K5
• Location: Bournemouth Airport, Dorset
• Registration: G-FDZY

Summary:

The left engine ingested a bird as the aircraft took off and the crew diverted to London Gatwick for an uneventful, overweight precautionary landing.

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Published 9 March 2017