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.

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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Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZY 03-17

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Published 9 March 2017