Local NewsPotential bird strike forces Southwest flight to return back to RDUSouthwest 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+00:00By WRAL StaffA 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.relatedRDU AirportSouthwest AirlinesTrending Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship Rod Brind'Amour contract situation looms large for Canes' future Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents? Duke softball carries coach after husband's heart attack Rangers eliminate Hurricanes with third-period rally in Game 6Videos watch · 31:42WRAL Late News watch · 2:21WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast watch · 1:27Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5 watch · 0:38Mega Millions Drawing watch · 1:22Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing•CreditsMark BerginWeb Editor