American Airlines flight strikes 'multiple' birds en route to San Fran from Philly

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American Airlines flight strikes 'multiple' birds en route to San Fran from Philly
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An American Airlines flight bound for San Francisco had to divert back to an airport in Philadelphia after it struck a flock of birds during a bumpy takeoff early Wednesday morning. The flight, AA 2035, was taking off from the Philadelphia International Airport when it struck “multiple” birds shortly after its 6:57 a.

m. takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.“The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power, where customers deplaned normally,” the American Airlines spokesperson said. Rattled passengers were swiftly moved over to a replacement plane to get to San Francisco slightly behind schedule. They were back up in the air by 9:55 a.m., according to FlightAware. Mortified bystanders describe horrific Charlie Kirk assassination scene as shooter on loose, ‘person of interest’ releasedIn 2023 alone, there were approximately 19,400 wildlife strikes at 713 different US airports.“Expanding wildlife populations, increases in number of aircraft movements, a trend toward faster and quieter aircraft and outreach to the aviation community all have contributed to the observed increase in reported wildlife strikes. As a result… there has been greater emphasis on wildlife strike hazard research and airfield wildlife management,” the FAA wrote. A majority take place between July and October — right when fledglings start to leave the nest, the FAA said. Since 1988, there have been roughly 500 human fatalities and more than 360 aircraft destroyed as a result of wildlife strikes.Mortified bystanders describe horrific Charlie Kirk assassination scene as shooter on loose, ‘person of interest’ releasedChilling clips possibly show Charlie Kirk assassin on rooftop moments before and after fatal shooting at UVUUkrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska's look of horror after she was fatally stabbed on train — as her final moments are revealedScott Wolf and estranged wife, Kelley, face off in court after she checked out of rehab ‘The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Says Democrats Should’ve “Kept Their Mouths Shut” About Joe Biden’s Decline Ahead Of 2024 ElectionCharlie Sheen Recalls Hearing the “Unmistakable Voice of Clint Eastwood” During His Intervention: “It’s Really Hard to Say No to Dirty Harry”

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