Newark Airport Flight Returns After Possible Bird Strike On Thanksgiving Eve

A flight that departed from Newark Airport was forced to return due to a possible bird strike on Thanksgiving Eve, according to the Federal Aviation Authority.

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Cecilia Levine

11/24/2022 8:39 a.m.

United Airlines Flight 999 headed toward Brussels, Belgium landed safely at the airport around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, after returning due to a possible bird strike, the FAA said.

The plane eventually made a safe departure for Brussels, the airline said.

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