On Wednesday, September 10, an American Airlines Airbus A321 operating flight AA2035 to San Francisco returned to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) shortly after departure following a bird strike, as reported by 6abc . The aircraft landed safely back at the airport, and no injuries were reported.

The airline dispatched a replacement aircraft, so passengers could continue their journey later in the morning. Bird strikes are considered a significant safety risk, and while most cause limited damage, they have led to diversions, emergency landings, and, in rare cases, forced water landings.

Flightradar24 Data Shows Quick Return After Strike

An Airbus A321neo , registered N456AN, was operating a daily American Airlines flight AA2035 from Philadelphia Airport to San Franc

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