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Birdstike for an Alitalia aircraft

Palermo, Italy - Changed course as a precaution

An Alitalia aircraft has made a comeback to Palermo following a birdstrike. The flight left at about 12 o'clock from "Falcone-Borsellino" airport bound to Milan-Malpensa. The pilot has changed course as a precaution without expediting the emergency procedure, to verify at ground the possible damages suffered during the birdstrike. The passengers have been informed of the change and have been...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1072790
Rome, Italy, 04/23/2007 15:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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