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American Airlines Airbus A321 suffers multiple bird strikes near Chicago

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American Airlines Airbus A321 suffers multiple bird strikes near Chicago
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American Airlines Airbus A321 | Official Website

In April 2023, an American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registered as N143AN, experienced multiple bird strikes shortly after taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The aircraft was operating flight 2611 to Los Angeles International Airport with 174 passengers and six crew members onboard when it encountered the wildlife strike during its initial climb from Runway 10L. The incident led to hydraulic and engine issues being reported in the cockpit.

The flight crew declared an emergency and initiated procedures for a swift return to O'Hare. Due to vibrations detected in the undercarriage, pilots requested a low approach for visual inspection of the landing gear by ground personnel. The tower confirmed that all three gear struts appeared locked and secure.

Following this assessment, the aircraft executed a second approach and landed safely on Runway 10C approximately 30 minutes after departure. All individuals aboard remained unharmed throughout the event. An investigation into potential damage to the landing gear system and left engine was launched.

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According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report, "aircraft components most commonly reported as struck by birds from 1990 to 2023 were the nose/radome, windshield, wing/rotor, fuselage, and engine." The report further highlights that engines are frequently impacted during such incidents: "There were 24,544 strike events in which a total of 25,636 engines were reported as struck."

The FAA data indicates numerous wildlife strikes on civilian aircraft in both domestic and international settings over recent years. In particular, these incidents have affected various aircraft components beyond engines including landing gear systems and critical sensors.

Efforts at airports focus on mitigating wildlife strikes through habitat management within airport perimeters as well as active control systems for monitoring bird activity. These measures aim to reduce risks during takeoff and landing phases when such incidents are most likely to occur.

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