Created Thursday, Jan 14th 2021 15:24Z, last updated Thursday, Jan 14th 2021 15:24Z
An SA Airlink Embraer ERJ-170, registration ZS-YBC performing flight 4Z-103 from Harare to Johannesburg (South Africa), was climbing out of Harare's runway 23 when the aircraft suffered a bird strike. The crew stopped the climb at about FL170 and returned to Harare for a safe landing on runway 05 about 35 minutes after departure.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 18 hours, then positioned to Johannesburg.

The airline reported the flight returned to Harare shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike.

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