Created Tuesday, Apr 19th 2022 19:00Z, last updated Tuesday, Apr 19th 2022 19:00Z
A Finnair Airbus A321-200, registration OH-LZT performing flight
AY-1928 from Larnaca (Cyprus) to Helsinki (Finland), departed Larnaca's runway 04 when an engine (V2533) ingested a bird. In the absence of abnormal indications the crew continued the climb. After levelling off at cruise level FL340 the crew decided to return to Larnaca for a safe landing on runway 04 about one hour after departure.
A passenger reported there had been some strange buzzing sound from an engine during takeoff. About half an hour later the crew announced they were returning to Larnaca due to a bird strike on departure.
The airline confirmed a bird strike on departure, the aircraft is currently being inspected. The passengers were taken to hotels and commenced their journey the following day.
The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Larnaca for about 50 hours, then positioned back to Helsinki.
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