An Aegean Airlines flight certain for London from Athens was compelled to return to the departure airport after struggling a hen strike on Thursday, March 21.
Aegean Airlines flight A3606, an Airbus A321 departing from Athens made the choice to return after the hen strike incident shortly after takeoff.
The plane certain for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) was nonetheless on climb within the Athens space when the incident occurred.
Aegean Airlines A3606 Athens-London
Flight crew subsequently terminated the consumer process at FL170 (17,000 ft). The plane then negotiated a direct return to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).
The return touchdown was carried out roughly 20 minutes after preliminary departure. The flight landed safely with none additional incident. Flight crew didn’t declare a proper emergency and made the return underneath regular working procedures.
Flight information reveals that Aegean flight A3606 made an on-time departure out of Athens and had set set course usually.
Having departed at 07:17 UTC, the climb was subsequently terminated at 07:26, simply 9 minutes later.
The plane conducting the A3606 rotation to London Gatwick was an Airbus A321- 200N, registration SX-NAL. This is a one 12 months old narrowbody plane belonging to the Greek provider Aegean Airlines.
The extent of the harm to the plane has not been disclosed, nonetheless a substitute plane was mustered to hold out flight A3606.
The substitute plane accomplished the flight to London Gatwick following a delay of roughly one hour half-hour.
About Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines, the nationwide provider of Greece, is a significant participant within the European and regional airline market. It boasts the biggest fleet and passenger base in Greece.
The airline primarily operates brief and medium-haul flights, strategically catering to the tourism trade and regional journey wants.
Despite this focus, the airline maintains a broad community exceeding 150 locations throughout 44 international locations. This attain extends all through Europe and the Middle East, providing passengers a handy approach to discover the broader area.
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