"Emergency Return of Korean Air Flight to Jeju 25 Minutes After Takeoff"

Bird Strike Occurrences: Collisions with Bird Aircraft or Engine Ingestion

A Korean Air passenger plane is taxiing toward the runway at Gimpo Airport apron in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The photo is not directly related to specific expressions in the article.

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] A Korean Air passenger plane heading to Jeju after departing from Gimpo International Airport made an emergency return just 25 minutes after takeoff.

According to Korea Airports Corporation on the 9th, the Korean Air KE1267 flight departing Gimpo International Airport at 6:56 PM and heading to Jeju collided with a bird and returned to Gimpo International Airport 25 minutes after takeoff.

It is reported that there were 39 people on board the aircraft.

One passenger said, "There was a loud noise and vibration from the engine side during takeoff, and after flying normally for more than 10 minutes, the plane suddenly returned."

A Korea Airports Corporation official stated, "The passenger plane returned due to a bird strike shortly after departure, and detailed information can only be confirmed after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's investigation results are released," adding, "The aircraft was replaced and departed again around 8:22 PM."

Meanwhile, bird strike accidents, where birds collide with the aircraft or enter the engine, were also reported on October 14 and November 3 last year. Bird strikes are less likely to occur at high altitudes during fast cruising but frequently happen during low altitude descent and landing.

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