United jet returns to Bush Intercontinental after bird strike

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A United flight had to return to Bush Intercontinental Airport shortly after taking off Tuesday evening due to a reported bird strike.

Airport spokesman Bill Begley said there was an "Alert II" involving the United jet.
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There were no injuries reported, Begley added.

United Airlines confirmed Flight 1780 bound for Calgary returned to the airport and landed safely following a bird strike.
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The airline said passengers are in the process of changing aircraft and the affected plane is being inspected.
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