Created Monday, Mar 20th 2023 19:58Z, last updated Monday, Mar 20th 2023 19:58Z
An Allegiant Air Airbus A320-200, registration N276NV performing flight
G4-883 from Moline,IL to Punta Gorda,FL (USA) with 182 people on board, was climbing out of Moline's runway 27 when a bird collided with the aircraft. The crew stopped the climb at about 10,000 feet and returned to Moline for a safe landing on runway 27 about 30 minutes after departure.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING NOSE CONE, MOLINE, IL." and rated the damage minor.
The aircraft returned to service about 18 hours after landing.
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