Created Sunday, Aug 9th 2026 11:12Z, last updated Sunday, Aug 9th 2026 11:12Z
A Flysafair Boeing 737-800, registration ZS-SJJ performing flight
FA-379 from East London to Johannesburg (South Africa), was climbing out of East London's runway 29 when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet and entered a hold. The aircraft returned to East London's runway 29 for a safe landing about 40 minutes after departure.
A passenger reported a bird strike affected the left hand engine (CFM56).
The airline reported a technical issue.
The flight was cancelled.
The aircraft remained on the ground in East London for about 26.5 hours, then returned to service.
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