Created Monday, Aug 30th 2021 21:05Z, last updated Monday, Aug 30th 2021 21:05Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N8502Z performing flight WN-4153 from Las Vegas,NV to Portland,OR (USA), was on final approach to Portland's runway 28R when a bird impacted the right hand wing. The aircraft continued for a safe landing.

The aircraft returned to service about 13.5 hours after landing.

The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE, PORTLAND, OR.", rated the damage unknown and the occurrence an incident.

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