Created Tuesday, Oct 29th 2024 19:08Z, last updated Tuesday, Oct 29th 2024 19:08Z
A United Boeing 737-900, registration N75425 performing flight
UA-327 from San Diego,CA to Newark,NJ (USA), was on final approach to Newark's runway 22L when a bird impacted the aircraft at about 2200 feet MSL. The crew continued for a safe landing on the runway about 3 minutes later.
The FAA reported: "STRUCK A BIRD AT 2,200 FEET ON FINAL APPROACH. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED A DEEP DENT ON LEFT ENGINE COWLING." and rated the damage minor.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Newark about 23.5 hours after landing.
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