Incident

7O737 - Incident: Smartwings B738 at Budapest on Aug 21st 2021

Created Saturday, Aug 21st 2021 20:10Z, last updated Saturday, Aug 21st 2021 20:10Z

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
File photo: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

A Smartwings Boeing 737-800, registration HA-LKG performing flight 7O-737 from Budapest (Hungary) to an unknown destination, was climbing out of Budapest's runway 31L when the runway was closed due to a possible bird strike. The aircraft levelled off at 2500 feet MSL and entered a hold while the crew was working the checklists. The aircraft returned to Budapest for a safe landing on runway 31R about 30 minutes after departure.

Source: The Aviation Herald

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