Delta flight turns back, lands safely after striking bird
(AP) — A Delta Air Lines flight headed from Seattle to Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon has turned back and landed safely after striking a bird, officials with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport said.
The airbus A330 struck the bird shortly after takeoff, affecting one of the engines, airport spokesman Kevin Jeffries said.
A Delta spokesman said the crew of Delta flight 281 made the decision to return to Seattle out of an abundance of caution.