Created Tuesday, Jul 26th 2022 10:34Z, last updated Tuesday, Jul 26th 2022 10:34Z
A Transavia Boeing 737-800, registration PH-HZJ performing flight
HV-6261 from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Split (Croatia), was accelerating for takeoff from Rotterdam's runway 24 when the crew observed three storks on the runway and felt at least one impact, the crew advised they believed all three storks had impacted their aircraft. Observing right hand engine (CFM56) vibrations the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet MSL and decided to divert to Amsterdam (Netherlands) for a safe landing on runway 27 about 30 minutes after departure.
A replacement Boeing 737-700 registration PH-XRY reached Split with a delay of about 4 hours.
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