Created Sunday, Aug 11th 2024 21:23Z, last updated Sunday, Aug 11th 2024 21:23Z
A Jet2.com Boeing 737-300, registration G-GDFK performing flight
LS-227 from Leeds,EN (UK) to Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain) with 135 passengers and 5 crew, was climbing out of Leeds' runway 32 when a bird was ingested by one of the engines (CFM56). The crew stopped the climb at FL100 reporting severe vibrations as result of a bird strike. The aircraft returned to Leeds for a safe landing on runway 32 about 45 minutes after departure.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Leeds about 29 hours after landing.
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