Created Friday, Oct 22nd 2021 16:53Z, last updated Friday, Oct 22nd 2021 16:53Z
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration N901NK performing flight
NK-3044 from Atlantic City,NJ to Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA), was on final approach to Fort Lauderdale's runway 10L descending through 1500 feet when a bird impacted the aircraft. The aircraft continued for a safe landing about 2 minutes later.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK BIRD ON 4 MILE FINAL CAUSING DENT IN NOSE CONE", reported the damage was unknown and the occurrence rated an incident.
The aircraft returned to service about 11 hours after landing.
