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| Date: | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
| Time: | 19:40 |
| Type: |  Airbus A321-211 (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Sichuan Airlines |
| Registration: | B-8605 |
| MSN: | 7320 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-5B3/P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport -
 China
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Chengdu Airport (CTU/ZUUU) |
| Beijing-Capital International Airport (PEK/ZBAA) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Sichuan Airlines flight 3U8899, an Airbus A321-211, suffered a bird strike on departure from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU). The aircraft circled before returning to CTU.
Sources:
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/23/10/26/n14103073.htm
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/3u8899#32937833
https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a321-200-b-8605-sichuan-airlines/r1pp51
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Oct-2023 07:23 | aus | Added |
| 27-Oct-2023 07:25 | harro | Updated |
| 13-Jul-2025 02:15 | RDV | Updated [Damage, ] |
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