Created Thursday, Oct 28th 2021 18:50Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 28th 2021 18:50Z
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N826NN performing flight
AA-1649 from Charlotte,NC to Orlando,FL (USA), was on approach to Orlando's runway 35R when a bird impacted the right hand engine (CFM56). The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 35R.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD AND DAMAGED RIGHT LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE, ORLANDO, FL.", rated the damage "UNKNOWN" and the occurrence an incident.
The occurrence aircraft resumed service after about 5 hours on the ground and departed for the return flight to Charlotte.
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