Created Saturday, Nov 27th 2021 08:54Z, last updated Wednesday, Dec 1st 2021 18:34Z
A Malta Air Boeing 737-800 on behalf of Ryanair, registration 9H-QDG performing flight
FR-1194 from London Stansted,EN (UK) to Bologna (Italy), was on final approach to Bologna's runway 12 when the aircraft flew through a flock of herons, which impacted nose, windshield, both wings, a number of herons were ingested by the right hand engine which subsequently suffered compressor stalls until touch down. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 12 at 23:24L (22:24Z).
Post flight examination revealed evidence the left hand engine had also ingested a number of birds.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Bologna on Nov 27th 2021.
On Dec 1st 2021 Ryanair sent following statement: "Flight FR1194 from London Stansted to Bologna on 24 Nov encountered a bird strike on final approach into Bologna Airport. The crew of this flight did a phantastic job in landing the aircraft safely, keeping the passengers informed, and ensuring passengers disembarked safely and on time."
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