Created Friday, Oct 3rd 2025 18:47Z, last updated Friday, Oct 3rd 2025 18:47Z
A China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration B-6368 performing flight
MU-2701 from Wuxi to Qingdao (China), was climbing out of Wuxi's runway 21 when the crew stopped the climb at 2700 meters (about 8900 feet MSL) reporting they suspected a bird strike. The aircraft entered a hold and returned to Wuxi for a safe landing on runway 21 about 40 minutes after departure.
The airline reported the aircraft needed repairs.
A replacement A321-200 registration B-6332 reached Qingdao with a delay of about 7.5 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Wuxi about 42 hours after landing back.
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MU2701,
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