Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 February 1976
Aircraft Type: Learjet 24D
Owner/operator: Estramed Spa
Registration Number: I-AMME
Location: near Bari-Palese Airport (BRI) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine(s)Aircraft Engine(s)
Category: Accident

A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a power loss during takeoff, resulting in an ingestion of birds. The aircraft crashed into a field, causing damage.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a power loss during takeoff, resulting in an ingestion of birds. The aircraft crashed into a field, causing damage.
Description
Both engines ingested birds (gulls) on takeoff. Crash-landed in a field following powerloss.
Primary Cause
Power loss during takeoff due to bird ingestion.Power loss during takeoff due to bird ingestion.Share on: