ASRS 1921902
ACN 1921902 · 2022-07 · Large Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turbojet Eng
Air Carrier Flight Crew reported a bird strike on departure which resulted in engine damage and a return to departure airport.
Pilot narratives
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
Reporter 1
During departure on the AKUNA 9 SID passing JGIRL at approx 5,000 feet struck a large bird in the #1 engine. Terminated the SID declared priority handling and recovered to a visual straight in to 17R. There was a smell of roasted bird in the cockpit and cabin. Engine had some vibration but operating normally in idle during decent and approach. All engine indications remained in the green and stable. Recovered uneventfully. Stopped on Runway 17R fire department checked for external damage and none was apparent so we taxied back to the gate.
Reporter 2
Bird strike on departure from DFW, QRH procedures followed and declared [priority handling] for return to DFW.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Aircraft Equipment Problem
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
- Inflight Event / Encounter
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Aircraft · Environment - Non Weather Related
- Primary Problem
- Environment - Non Weather Related
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