Created Tuesday, Feb 7th 2023 23:04Z, last updated Tuesday, Feb 7th 2023 23:04Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N8678E performing flight
WN-1260 from Saint Louis,MO to Pittsburgh,PA (USA), was climbing out of Saint Louis' runway 30L when the crew upon contacting departure reported they had hit a bird and needed to return, subsequently declaring emergency. The aircraft levelled off at 3000 feet. The airport initiated a runway inspection and closed runway 30L, the 737 was reassigned runway 29 for landing. The aircraft landed safely on runway 29 about 14 minutes after departure.
A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration N8523W reached Pittsburgh with a delay of 3:20 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Saint Louis about 44 hours after landing back.
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