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Potential bird strike forces Southwest flight to return back to RDU

Southwest flight 1954 returned to Raleigh-Durham International Airport due to a possible bird strike, an airline spokesperson said.
Posted 2023-09-07T19:12:47+00:00 - Updated 2023-09-07T23:12:43+00:00

A Southwest Flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, returned to RDU, an airline spokesperson said.

Crews reported flight 1954 returned to RDU after taking off because of a possible bird strike.

The spokesperson said mechanics are reviewing the plane, and Southwest is working to get customers to their destinations as soon as possible.

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