Coverage dated October 13, 2022 to October 14, 2022

United Airlines flight returns to Chicago after bird strike

Headline from The Southern Illinoisan

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Miami had to return Friday to Chicago O'Hare International Airport when the aircraft struck a bird shortly after takeoff, the airline said.

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Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Engine of United Flight From Chicago to Miami Catches Fire After Striking Bird (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The engine of a United Airlines flight departing O’Hare International Airport Friday caught fire after the plane struck a bird following takeoff, the Chicago Fire Department said.

  2. The Southern Illinoisan

    United Airlines flight returns to Chicago after bird strike (opens The Southern Illinoisan)

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    The Southern Illinoisan's feed description

    A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Miami had to return Friday to Chicago O'Hare International Airport when the aircraft struck a bird shortly after takeoff, the airline said.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Engine of United Flight From Chicago to Miami Catches Fire After Striking Bird: CFD (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The engine of a United Airlines departing O’Hare International Airport caught fire Friday after the plane struck a bird following takeoff, the Chicago Fire Department said.

  4. CBS News

    United Airlines pilot declares emergency when bird strike forces plane to return to Chicago's O'Hare airport (opens CBS News)

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    A pilot on another plane reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the side of the Boeing 737, and the FAA said it landed without further incident.

  5. Insider

    Flames shot out of the engine of a United Airlines plane after a bird strike, forcing its return to Chicago O'Hare Airport (opens Insider)

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    Witnesses on the ground said they could see flames coming from the jet's engine and a "huge rumble" after a bird hit the plane shortly after takeoff.

  6. NBC News

    United passenger jet returns to Chicago after hitting bird (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    There were no injuries to people reported after United Flight 1930, bound for Miami, struck a bird shortly after takeoff at O’Hare International Airport.

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Bird strike after takeoff sends United Airlines flight back to Chicago (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Marnie Hunter and Sara Smart, CNN A bird strike shortly after takeoff sent a United Airlines flight back to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Friday, the airline said. Flight 1930, on a Boeing 737-900, was bound for Miami International Airport.

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