Created Tuesday, Oct 8th 2024 01:08Z, last updated Tuesday, Oct 8th 2024 01:08Z
A Malta Air Boeing 737-800, registration 9H-QDS performing flight FR-2241 from Bologna (Italy) to Manchester,EN (UK), landed on Manchester's runway 23R but struck a number of geese. The aircraft rolled out without further incident and taxied to the apron. The runway needed to be closed for about 30 minutes for cleaning.

The aircraft was unable to continue service and is currently still on the ground in Manchester about 7 hours after landing.

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