Created Thursday, May 27th 2021 19:49Z, last updated Thursday, May 27th 2021 19:49Z
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N601NK performing flight NK-1156 (dep May 24th) from Houston Intercontinental,TX to Orlando,FL (USA), was on final approach to Orlando's runway 18R when the aircraft sustained a bird strike, the crew reported they hit a really big bird and it was very loud. The aircraft continued for a safe landing about 2 minutes later.

The FAA reported the aircraft sustained minor damage to the fuselage.

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