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Southwest Flight Diverts to BWI After Striking Bird While Departing DCA
Southwest said 1739 landed safely and passengers will continue to Houston on another aircraft as the Federal Aviation Administration investigates.
- On Tuesday, a Southwest Airlines flight diverted from Reagan National Airport to Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after striking birds shortly after takeoff, landing safely at BWI Airport around 3:15 p.m.
- Following a bird strike upon departure at DCA, the pilots followed procedures as the aircraft was "safely diverted to Baltimore following a bird strike upon departure at DCA," Southwest Airlines said.
- A BWI Airport spokesman confirmed "the aircraft landed safely and without incident," while a Southwest Airlines spokesperson stated, "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees."
- Passengers will be accommodated to Houston on a different aircraft, according to Southwest Airlines, ensuring all travelers reach their intended destination despite the unscheduled diversion to Baltimore.
- The Federal Aviation Administration said it will be investigating the incident after the crew reported hitting birds during departure from Reagan National Airport, marking a routine safety review of the bird strike event.
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